Overview
Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670
Are you a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines? We have an exciting opportunity to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
Responsibilities
* Be 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 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 via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review/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 working in this technical field.
Experience and skills
* Technical expertise and experience tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both); ability to manage associated 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 contamination or mine water pollution, delivering results on time, cost and quality.
* Experience leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience informing/influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics.
Technical requirements
* Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development and working arrangements
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. You will have an EA Office base location; as a national role, the working location is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. We promote flexible working patterns, including job share; please indicate preferred working arrangements on your application.
Application process and additional information
Please read the Candidate/Additional Information Pack. Any queries can be directed to phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk. Applications are blind assessed based on competency questions. Interviews are conducted via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you are on a reserve list, your details may be held for 6 months for consideration of alternative posts. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, with a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
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