Environmental Advisor (Sizewell C)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Sizewell
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Environmental Legislation ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) Site Inspections Risk Assessment Incident Investigation Communication Skills CDM Regulations 2015

FULL DESCRIPTION

Environmental Advisor (Sizewell C)

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an Environmental Advisor for the Sizewell C project. The role involves site inspections, environmental guidance, compliance reviews, and incident investigations.

Job Responsibilities

  • Undertake site inspections of contractor work areas, reporting environmental issues and providing clear observations.
  • Provide written and verbal guidance on environmental legislation, permits, and relevant planning constraints.
  • Review contractors' environmental management plans and risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulations and project standards.
  • Support self-assessments and internal audits of site activities, ensuring alignment with legislation, project processes, and environmental best practice.
  • Lead or support investigations into environmental incidents, preparing reports and recommending measures to prevent recurrence.
  • Identify potential contractual issues and escalate appropriately to the Environmental & Sustainability Manager.

Qualifications

  • Degree (or equivalent) in an environmental or related discipline.
  • Experience working within an Environmental Management System (EMS) aligned to recognised standards (e.g., ISO 14001).

Experience

  • Proven experience in an environmental management role on a dynamic construction or industrial site.
  • In-depth knowledge of UK environmental legislation relevant to construction or industrial operations, plus associated guidance and industry best practice.
  • Understanding of client-contractor relationships and responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
  • Ability to work independently, demonstrating strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy. Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation – but they also have an eye on the future. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education. We’re not just building new nuclear power stations. We’re developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

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