Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters – 31670
We are looking for a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor. You will lead innovative project work to tackle the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Act as the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for 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 (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 in this technical field.
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 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 land affected by contamination or water pollution from mines, delivering on time, cost and quality.
* Experience leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious topics.
Technical Requirements
* Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Other Information
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. The working location is flexible/hybrid with an EA Office base; some travel and overnights may be required. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. Queries can be sent to phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed against competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you are placed on a reserve list, your details may be held for 6 months and an alternative post may be offered.
Competencies (example questions)
* Manages Self — Describe how your skills, strengths, and approach make you a good candidate for this role.
* Programme and Project Management — Tell us about a land contamination or mine water project you led and how you managed milestones, costs and quality.
* Leads People — Provide an example of successfully leading a team under challenging circumstances.
* Influences and Persuades Others — Describe a time you persuaded a key stakeholder to follow your advice on a major project.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
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