Environmental Advisor

About the role

Amentum is the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners) arrangement, a 20-year partnership delivering major projects worth around £7bn. It is recruiting an Environmental Advisor for its SWMTF team, reporting to the project Environmental Manager, to advise the project team on environmental management and waste management in line with agreed strategies and timescales.

Key responsibilities

• Help develop and implement environmental and waste management plans and strategies
• Support the identification and management of environmental aspects through the project environmental aspects register
• Support the development of the project Environment Case, including demonstrating Best Available Techniques in environmental and waste assessments
• Deliver bespoke environmental assessments and work packages across the project lifecycle
• Identify and manage environmental risks and opportunities
• Assist the environmental manager with environmental assurance, including audits linked to design and construction works
• Collaborate with the construction team and contractors to collect and report environmental metrics
• Complete environmental sustainability assessments and gather data from project engineers for lifecycle carbon emissions analysis

Required profile

• Degree in environmental management, a relevant science or engineering
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Environmental Sciences
• Proven experience in environmental (including waste) management under a recognised environmental management system
• Experience demonstrating Best Available Techniques in support of Environment Cases and embedding sustainability in projects (e.g. BREEAM or other sustainability assessments)
• Clear, concise technical writing and collaborative project team experience

Required skills

• Familiarity with the Environmental Permitting Regulations
• Ongoing training and development in environmental policies, regulations and procedures

What we offer

• Competitive package for UK employees, including free single medical cover and digital GP service
• Enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• Reimbursement of professional development and memberships
• Hybrid, part-time and flexible working arrangements discussed on a case-by-case basis