Are you passionate about protecting the environment while helping deliver one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects? Join the Geotechnical Sub Alliance (GSA) on Sizewell C and play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable future.
As part of the team preparing the ground for the next UK nuclear power station, you’ll be working with cutting‑edge techniques—piling, soil mixing, diaphragm walling—and collaborating with specialists across a truly unique engineering environment.
About the role
As an Environmental Advisor, you’ll provide hands‑on support to operational teams, ensuring activities are compliant, responsible, and environmentally sound.
Your role will include:
1. Advising on environmental compliance, mitigation, pollution control, and ecology protection
2. Developing and implementing Environmental & Sustainability Management Plans
3. Leading on waste management requirements and continuous improvement initiatives
4. Carrying out audits, inspections, and incident investigations
5. Managing environmental consents and permit applications
6. Delivering training, toolbox talks, and on‑site coaching
7. Building strong relationships with regulators, clients, and subcontractors
8. Producing reports and case studies to drive learning and performance
9. Acting as a champion for environmental excellence across the project
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
10. Degree in Environmental Science/Management/Engineering or similar
11. Level 6 Environmental Practitioner (essential)
12. WAMITAB L4, IEMA, IOSH/NEBOSH & ISO14001 audit qualifications (advantageous)
Experience:
13. Strong background as an Environmental Advisor
14. Experience in heavy civils or major infrastructure
15. Demonstrable waste management expertise
16. Audit experience (desirable)
Knowledge & Skills:
17. Strong understanding of environmental legislation & ecological considerations
18. Confidence managing licences, permits, and compliance processes
19. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
20. Proficiency in MS Office and relevant reporting tools
21. Full UK driving licence
Personal attributes
We’re looking for someone who is:
22. Collaborative and proactive
23. A great communicator and practical problem‑solver
24. Confident engaging operational teams on the ground
25. Passionate about environmental protection and continuous improvement
Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?
When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.
Benefits
As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:
26. Company Car/Car Allowance
27. Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
28. Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
29. Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
30. Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
31. Employee Assistance Programme
32. 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
33. Option to purchase additional annual leave
34. Paid annual professional memberships
35. Volunteering days
36. Professional growth and development
Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.
Entité
Bachy Soletanche is a worldwide, leading specialist in modern geotechnics and foundation engineering. We bring our experience, innovation, and expertise together to deliver the highest quality ground engineering solutions. Whether you are seeking a small-scale sub-contractor or a major joint venture partner, we operate at every level and can offer as much support as you need to deliver your programme. We believe that successful outcomes are based on collaboration, mutual respect and well-resourced teamwork. Our designs and advice are based on reliable evidence and relevant experience. Our designers, engineers, project managers and workforce all work together to protect your best interests. Depending on the scale of your project, you will receive the specialist guidance of either our Core Business or Major Projects team to ensure we offer the most tailored approach to your scheme. We listen, we question, we challenge, and we deliver.