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 would be as an onsite Environmental Manager for Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station infrastructure project. 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, along with linked discipline plans
* Understanding the marine environment, developing and maintaining a Marine Method Statement and Navigational Risk Assessment
* Supporting project ecologists to raise awareness of site constraints and mitigations
* Liaising with local stakeholders, local authorities, 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 waste testing (WAC tests)
* Advising the project team on all environmental risks and compliance, attending regular update meetings, and leading on environmental updates / progress
* Conducting site environmental inspections and targeted audits, sometimes with clients or project teams, to identify and mitigate risks including pollution prevention
* Providing toolbox talks and training on environmental matters such as presence of protected species and spill kit training
* 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)
* An understanding of environmental risks and opportunities in construction, infrastructure, property, or energy sectors
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team; lead, develop, manage, and motivate teams in changing environments
* Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and negotiation
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative
* Ability to manage multiple activities and projects simultaneously
* Ability to build and maintain client relationships
* Full membership or working towards membership of a relevant professional institute / Chartered Environmentalist
* Masters degree in a relevant subject
* Work 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 available from specialists and senior staff. Responsibilities will vary depending on client and project stage, and may involve working on multiple projects and clients.
Key tasks include:
* Environmental project management: conducting 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 ISO14001 certification, implementing policies, managing audits, communication, and training
* EIA: reviewing and drafting EIA chapters, supporting planning applications
* Ecology services: assisting with habitat and species surveys, report writing, data analysis, managing subcontractors
* Environmental Permitting: managing environmental consents and permits
Additional duties may include business development and bid writing.
Benefits include:
* Pension scheme (8% employer contribution / 4% personal contribution)
* 25 days’ paid leave + bank holidays + option to buy/sell days
* Reimbursement of professional fees
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