Environment Manager

The UK government has made a pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies.

Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.

By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK’s energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.

We are seeking an Environment Manager to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences and consents. You will also work to protect of the environment and work collaboratively across multiple teams to drive forward environmental performance. Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking site inspections of work areas and relaying observations and/or reporting environmental issues where necessary, as well as advising on remedial actions
• Provision of written and verbal advice on environment legislation, permits, and environmental planning constraints for all activities on site
• Support compliance with environmental legislation and demonstration of substantiation of environmental protection equipment
• Gather and collate environmental performance information on activities
• Reviewing and updating the Environmental Management Plan to ensure it is compliant with environmental regulations 
• Support the delivery of environmental training
• Support for the self-assessment and internal audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable legislation, processes and procedures and environmental best practice

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Experience in an Environmental Management role
• Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation in the UK relevant to construction or industrial installations, plus knowledge of the supporting guidance, reference notes, industry best practice
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication/interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience of operating within an environmental management system (EMS) conforming to recognised standards (BS EN ISO14001:2015)
• Ability to prioritise work in a complex and fast-moving project environment with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Previous experience of working on nuclear or high hazard industry would be advantageous. 
• Awareness of the client/contractor relationship and legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 would be desirable

Degree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or engineering/science related discipline 

Benefits include:

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.