Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters – 31670
Are you a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines? This role leads innovative project work to tackle historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines within the national Land & Contamination Management team.
Responsibilities
* Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for both the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.
* Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, helping to support Government growth ambitions and commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including remediation of land affected by contamination via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites, and preparation/publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and Environment
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. We operate as a dispersed team across the country and value evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to influence policy, legislation, and secure resources. We promote a positive, inclusive culture where everyone feels valued.
Experience / Skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience addressing legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance; thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land contamination or mine water pollution, delivering results on time, cost and quality.
* Experience of leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics.
Technical Requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development and Contact
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. For queries contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Flexible/hybrid working arrangements available; national role with an EA Office base location. Some travel and overnights may be required.
Additional Information
Applications are blind assessed using competency questions. Interviews are via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. A guaranteed interview policy supports applicants with disabilities. Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body and uses government frameworks for external recruitment.
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