Environmental Specialist (Sizewell C)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Science & Research
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Environmental Science Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) UK environmental legislation Stakeholder engagement Environmental permitting Compliance management Risk management Sustainability

FULL DESCRIPTION

Environmental Specialist ([Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk])

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a major low-carbon energy project. This permanent, full-time role is based in London on a hybrid basis with travel to Suffolk. Salary is competitive plus benefits. Closing date: Wednesday 13th May 2026.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Specialist to join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] project team. You will play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance, sustainability, and best practice across civils program construction phase.

About You

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience in environmental management within construction, infrastructure, or energy projects
  • Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and environmental permitting
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Principal Accountabilities

  • Provide Client interface management support
  • Provide oversight to TOC Assurance & Contractual Incentives
  • Ensuring all Environment and Sustainability Commitments and Requirements from the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Client are embedded in CWA Arrangements
  • Undertake coordination of assurance activities
  • Ensuring the Alliance is fulfilling its Level 1 (Self Checking) Assurance of its work in line with their Environmental and Sustainability Arrangements
  • Supporting the link with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] PC Environment Function in conducting proportionate and risk informed assurance
  • Ensuring learning report actions are addressed
  • Providing advice and guidance to the Civil Work Programme and Civils Works Alliance on [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s Environmental and Sustainability obligations
  • Assisting CWP Environmental Risk management

Why Join Us?

Be part of one of the UK’s most important low-carbon energy projects. Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development. Flexible and hybrid working options.

Key Competencies

Behavioural Competences: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, Clarity.

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