Job Description
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Employees of UKIFS can be based at either of our sites: West Burton, Nottinghamshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
The salary for this role is £48,376 and onsite working is expected for 4 days per week.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference on a global scale? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy as West Burton Site Environmental Manager in the field of fusion energy. In this role you will play a pivotal role in supporting the STEP Environmental Lead to ensure full environmental compliance at the site: overseeing and ensuring that all site characterisation and other activities comply with environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.
Additional Responsibilities
* Conduct regular site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.
* Identify and document any potential environmental hazards or breaches of compliance.
* Review Contractor work plans to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, standards and best practices.
* Ensure all site activities comply with local and National environmental laws and regulations.
* Prepare detailed reports on environmental performance and incidents, and communicate findings to the Site Manager and Environmental Technical Lead.
* Assist in the preparation of environmental compliance documentation.
* Provide guidance and advice to the site team(s) on environmental best practices and sustainability measures.
* Recommend and implement corrective actions to mitigate environmental impacts.
* Maintain accurate records of all environmental inspections, monitoring activities, and compliance reports.
* Ensure all environmental documentation is up to date and readily accessible.
* Provide guidance and advice to the site team(s) on environmental best practices and sustainability measures.
* Recommend and implement corrective actions to mitigate environmental impacts.
* Conduct training sessions for site personnel on environmental awareness and compliance.
* Promote a culture of environmental responsibility among all site workers.
* Regardless of your formal position, you embody a leadership mindset and a set of leadership behaviours. You embrace and embody our organization's culture, values, and mission in all aspects of your work.
* Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that aligns with our cultural values.
* Contribute to maintaining a respectful and collaborative workplace, valuing diversity, and promoting teamwork.
* Act as a cultural ambassador, representing our organization's values and professionalism in interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
* Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour.
* Make informed decisions and solve problems effectively, considering diverse perspectives and organizational goals.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in an environmental role within the construction industry.
* In-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and standards.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent relationship building and in person communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Proficiency in using environmental monitoring equipment and software.
* Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various sites as needed
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.