Senior Environmental Consultant

Overview

Ensure environmental compliance during construction/commissioning of nuclear project

Key Responsibilities

• data collection
• compliance support
• safety advising
• emergency management
• regulatory inspections
• performance reporting

Tasks

Collecting, interpreting and verifying environmental data related to waste, emissions and pollution prevention Supporting commissioning delivery teams to conduct environmental compliance activities on site This is a hybrid role; we will consider candidates living within commutable distance to Bridgwater, and will support relocation as appropriate.You will work within the Commissioning Programme of a major nuclear new-build project. You will ensure environmental compliance and assurance across construction and commissioning phases. You will collaborate with commissioning, safety, and environmental professionals to maintain high-standards of performance. Building strong relationships with environmental, safety and quality professionals across the project Join your future team at Assystem and be instrumental in delivering a landmark nuclear project in the UK. You’ll provide expert environmental leadership in a dynamic, regulated environment and help shape the low-carbon energy future. Advising on environmental safety issues and contributing to technical work-streams across the programme Supporting emergency preparedness and environmental incident management activities Promoting adherence to statutory environmental legislation and best practice standards Conducting environmental assurance and surveillance in construction and commissioning environments Implementing and improving environmental safety controls across the commissioning programme Supporting regulatory interfaces, inspections, risk-based assessments and assurance activities Producing environmental safety performance reports with trend analysis and recommended remedial actions -Collecting, interpreting and verifying environmental data related to waste, emissions and pollution prevention -Supporting commissioning delivery teams to conduct environmental compliance activities on site -Building strong relationships with environmental, safety and quality professionals across the project -Advising on environmental safety issues and contributing to technical work-streams across the programme -Supporting emergency preparedness and environmental incident management activities -Promoting adherence to statutory environmental legislation and best practice standards -Conducting environmental assurance and surveillance in construction and commissioning environments -Implementing and improving environmental safety controls across the commissioning programme -Supporting regulatory interfaces, inspections, risk-based assessments and assurance activities -Producing environmental safety performance reports with trend analysis and recommended remedial actions

Requirements

• degree
• chartered
• site investigation
• waste management
• risk analysis
• stakeholder communication

What You Bring

This position requires a mixture of attendance on site and the office in Bridgwater Degree (or equivalent experience) in an environment-related discipline Practical experience on active construction or industrial sites with environmental surveillance Ability to analyse environmental risk, produce clear reports and advice on technical environmental issues Strong communication skills with ability to build effective stakeholder relationships Proven capability in writing, implementing or reviewing environmental specifications and risk assessments Experience in site investigation, land contamination assessment, or Water Framework Directive / Habitats Regulations Understanding of radiological/non-radiological environmental compliance in nuclear power industry Hands-on experience with waste management, environmental permitting and pollution control Experience interfacing with UK regulators (e.g. ONR / EA) 🛠 Essential Understanding of environmental compliance in a regulated industry Knowledge of UK environmental permitting, waste management framework and monitoring Experience in a construction environment, ideally in commissioning or pre-operations Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (or working toward) -This position requires a mixture of attendance on site and the office in Bridgwater -Degree (or equivalent experience) in an environment-related discipline -Practical experience on active construction or industrial sites with environmental surveillance -Ability to analyse environmental risk, produce clear reports and advice on technical environmental issues -Proven capability in writing, implementing or reviewing environmental specifications and risk assessments -Strong communication skills with ability to build effective stakeholder relationships -Experience in site investigation, land contamination assessment, or Water Framework Directive / Habitats Regulations -Understanding of radiological/non-radiological environmental compliance in nuclear power industry -Hands-on experience with waste management, environmental permitting and pollution control -Experience interfacing with UK regulators (e.g. ONR / EA) -Understanding of environmental compliance in a regulated industry -Knowledge of UK environmental permitting, waste management framework and monitoring -Experience in a construction environment, ideally in commissioning or pre-operations -Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (or working toward)

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Benefits

🏡 Hybrid Working Opportunity🕒 Flexible working hours🛡️ Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)🏖️ 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days💼 Professional fees reimbursed💰 Employee referral scheme🤒 Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it🏥 Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover💪 Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes📞 24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

About Assystem

-Leads EPR nuclear projects across locations.Opens external site -Shapes energy transition through various sectors. -Champions digital innovation for optimal performance. -Operates across nuclear, renewables, transport, and hydrogen sectors. -Engages in advanced fusion research and development.

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