Company Description
Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its strategy to support the switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major influencing factor in the successful outcome of this strategy.
By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK’s energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.
Prior to operating as ‘Assystem Project Management & Consulting’, our environmental team had already made significant steps in providing professional services within this area and, thanks to continuing success, and with the additional opportunities offered through the Assystem network, we are in a position build on this solid foundation.
Job Description
In joining the Assystem Environment Consents & Engagement Practice as a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will form part of our established Environmental Management service offering.
The initial role will be as an onsite Environmental Manager for the Yorkshire Green project, a part of the National Grid infrastructure development, which aims to maintain and advance UK energy transmission. The role will involve:
* Supporting the completion, submission, and assurance of environmental consents / permits including discharge consents
* Authoring and updating the Construction Environmental Management Plan, as well as linked discipline plans
* Supporting project ecologists, raising awareness of site constraints and mitigations
* Liaison with local stakeholders, local authority, Environment Agency, contractors, or consultants
* Supporting the site to ensure duty of care for waste, including review of waste transfer notes / hazardous waste, reporting waste volumes, segregation, and testing results (WAC tests)
* Advising the project team on environmental risks and compliance, attending meetings, and leading updates
* Conducting site environmental inspections and audits to identify and mitigate risks, including pollution prevention measures
* Providing toolbox talks and training to raise environmental awareness among the project team
* Reporting and investigating incidents or near misses, and closing actions
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
* Minimum associate membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g., IEMA, CIEEM)
* Understanding of environmental risks and opportunities in construction, infrastructure, property, or energy sectors
* Ability to adapt to client environments, work independently and in teams, and lead/manage teams
* Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including problem solving and negotiation
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
* Self-motivated with initiative
* Ability to manage multiple activities and projects simultaneously
* Capability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
Desirable Qualifications
* Full membership or working towards Chartered Environmentalist status (e.g., IEMA, CIEEM)
* Masters degree in a relevant subject
* Experience in construction, infrastructure, property, or energy sectors
Typical Work Activities / Key Accountabilities
Senior Consultants may work independently or within multidisciplinary teams, managing their own tasks with support from specialists and senior staff. Responsibilities will vary based on client and project stage, potentially involving multiple projects and clients.
Key tasks include:
* Environmental project management: site inspections, compliance audits, developing management processes, interpreting data, managing consents, advising project teams, liaising with regulators
* Sustainability strategy: conducting appraisals, developing action plans, leading design reviews for sustainable options
* EMS development: leading efforts to achieve certified EMS (e.g., ISO14001), implementing policies, managing audits, training
* EIA: reviewing and drafting EIA chapters for planning applications
* Ecology services: assisting with habitat and species surveys, report writing, data analysis, managing subcontractors
* Environmental Permitting: managing permits including Environment Agency permits and Section 61 controls
Additional duties may include business development and bid writing.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
Additional Information
Benefits include:
* Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
* 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
* Professional fees reimbursed
* Flexible working
* Employee referral scheme
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