Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters – 31670
Join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead our project work addressing the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines. You will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines.
You will:
* 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 our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading our national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on dealing with water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share your technical expertise across the broad spectrum of our land contamination portfolio, including remediation 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 working in this technical field.
Team and Role Context
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. We work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country and promote a positive, inclusive culture that values evidence, engagement and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
Experience / Skills Required
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
* Technical expertise and experience in tackling 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 statutory/best-practice 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 affected by contamination or water pollution from abandoned mines, delivering results to time, cost and quality.
* Experience of successfully leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience of 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).
Working arrangements
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel.
How to apply and other information
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are assessed using competency questions; interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcome flexible working patterns, and guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a disability. If you are applying from the Civil Service, note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We do not engage through post, email or phone for recruitment purposes. For supplier opportunities on government frameworks, visit the Crown Commercial Service site.
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