Package Manager - Environmental Engineering
Culham, Oxfordshire (2-3 days on site, hybrid working available)
£56-61/hour | Inside IR35
12-month contract | Full-time | Start ASAP
Are you an experienced Environmental Engineer with a strong background in complex engineering or decommissioning programmes? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key leadership role supporting a major UK decommissioning programme, ensuring environmental compliance, sustainability, and regulatory excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
You'll act as the environmental subject matter expert, shaping environmental strategy, supporting engineering delivery, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and ISO14001 standards.
The Role
As Package Manager - Environmental Engineering, you'll provide expert environmental guidance across the full decommissioning lifecycle-from strategy and planning through to construction and delivery. You'll work closely with engineering teams, safety specialists, contractors, and programme leadership to embed environmental best practices and ensure compliance with UK environmental regulations.
This is a highly influential position with responsibility for environmental strategy, risk management, regulatory interface, and environmental case development.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Strategy & Governance
Provide expert input into decommissioning strategy, including phasing, prioritisation, and environmental optimisation
Develop and maintain Environmental Management Strategies aligned with ISO14001
Lead development of key environmental documentation, including:
Environmental Management Strategy
Radiological Monitoring Strategy
Carbon Management Strategy
Sustainability Strategy
Regulatory Interface ArrangementsEnvironmental Case & Compliance
Lead development of Environmental Cases for decommissioning activities
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, regulatory permits, and UK standards
Identify environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies
Ensure environmental requirements are embedded into engineering design and delivery
Support BAT assessments, ENVID processes, and environmental planningProgramme Integration & Stakeholder Management
Act as the intelligent customer for environmental studies and outsourced services
Coordinate with contractors, demolition teams, and facility managers
Ensure environmental compliance across construction and decommissioning activities
Engage with regulators, internal stakeholders, and programme leadership
Validate environmental studies and monitor supplier performanceCapability Development & Continuous Improvement
Deliver training and mentoring on environmental legislation and best practice
Support capability development across programme teams
Promote environmental awareness and sustainability initiatives
Ensure lessons learned are captured and implemented
What We're Looking For
Essential
Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline
Extensive experience in environmental engineering within complex programmes
Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
Experience working within ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems
Proven experience supporting engineering, decommissioning, or infrastructure projects
Strong stakeholder management and technical leadership skillsHighly Desirable
Experience in nuclear, regulated, or hazardous environments
Knowledge of BAT, ENVID, and environmental case development
Experience supporting demolition or facility decommissioning programmes
Experience managing environmental suppliers and technical studiesPersonal Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Confident working with senior stakeholders and regulators
Ability to influence decisions and drive environmental best practice
Strong mentoring and leadership capability
Why Apply?
Play a key role in a nationally significant decommissioning programme
Influence environmental strategy and sustainability outcomes
Hybrid working with flexible on-site requirements
Long-term contract with strong potential for extension
Work in a highly technical, regulated, and impactful environment
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Environmental Engineering professional looking to contribute to a major decommissioning programme and drive environmental excellence, apply now or get in touch to discuss this opportunity further