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? We have an exciting opportunity to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
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 our 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 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 culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business Directorate. The team is dispersed and works with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture that values evidence, expertise, engagement and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy and secure resources.
Experience/skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience in tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how to manage associated 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 contamination or mine water pollution, 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).
Work arrangements and other information
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. The role is national with a flexible/hybrid working location from an EA Office base. Some travel and overnights may be required. The Environment Agency provides an inclusive working environment and supports flexible arrangements, including job share. Applicants should read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for details, and contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk with any queries.
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