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? We have an exciting opportunity to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead our project work to tackle 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 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 publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.
Team and culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. We are a dispersed team that collaborates with technical and project teams across the country and foster a positive, inclusive culture that values evidence, engagement, and innovation to support delivery and policy influence.
Experience/skills Required
* 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 guidance; thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.
* Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of contaminated land or mine water pollution, delivering results to time, cost, and quality.
* Experience of 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).
Additional information
Development opportunities and appropriate training are provided. You’ll have an EA Office base location; the role is national with flexible/hybrid working. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack for details. Queries: phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Application process
Applications are blind assessed using competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to a reserve list, your details may be held for 6 months for an alternative post.
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