Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670. Lead innovative project work to tackle the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines within the national Land & Contamination Management team.
Responsibilities
* Act as 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 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 within this technical field.
Team and Working Arrangements
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. The team is dispersed and collaborates with technical and project teams nationwide. The organization promotes a positive, inclusive culture and uses evidence, engagement and innovation to support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Experience and 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 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 land 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 degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Additional Information
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. The role is national with a flexible/hybrid working location, EA Office base location, and some travel/overnights may be required. Applicants will be assessed blind based on competency questions. Interviews are conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to a reserve list, your details may be held for up to 6 months for potential alternative posts.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also guarantee an interview for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. For more information, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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