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 opportunity to join the national Land & Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead our project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.
You will:
* 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 our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.
* Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading our national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on dealing with water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.
* Share your technical expertise across the broad spectrum of the land contamination portfolio, including support for remediation via 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 and publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.
* Lead and manage a small team of direct reports working in this technical field.
Team and culture
You will join the Land & Contamination Management Team in the Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. We’re a dispersed team that works with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country. We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources.
Qualifications and experience
Experience/skills Required
* Technical expertise and experience tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and how you manage risks and challenges.
* Operational knowledge and experience of relevant legislation and statutory/best practice guidance. A 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 polluted by abandoned mines, delivering results on time, cost and quality.
* Experience of leading and managing high-performing teams.
* Experience of informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics.
Technical requirements
* Qualified to at least degree level in a relevant discipline (Essential).
* Chartered or working towards chartership (Desirable).
Development and working arrangements
Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. You’ll have an EA Office base location; as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid. Some travel and overnights may be required. We welcome flexible working patterns and encourage candidates to indicate their preferred arrangements in the application. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
Application process and notes
Applications are screened; interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll keep your details for 6 months for potential future posts. For queries, please contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body committed to value for money and operates within Central Government frameworks for recruitment. This is not a Crown Servant appointment. If you are unsure of your status, contact your HR team.
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