Senior Environmental Consultant

Our Vacancy# Senior Environmental Consultant
* Nuclear* Fixed-Term Contract /
* Bridgwater* United Kingdom
* 27/10/25
* On site
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Job Description
** The Job Mission
** This is a hybrid role; we will consider candidates living within commutable distance to Bridgwater, and will support relocation as appropriate.  You will work within the Commissioning Programme of a major nuclear new-build project. You will ensure environmental compliance and assurance across construction and commissioning phases. You will collaborate with commissioning, safety, and environmental professionals to maintain high-standards of performance.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting commissioning delivery teams to conduct environmental compliance activities on site
* Promoting adherence to statutory environmental legislation and best practice standards
* Conducting environmental assurance and surveillance in construction and commissioning environments
* Advising on environmental safety issues and contributing to technical work-streams across the programme
* Building strong relationships with environmental, safety and quality professionals across the project
* Collecting, interpreting and verifying environmental data related to waste, emissions and pollution prevention
* Producing environmental safety performance reports with trend analysis and recommended remedial actions
* Supporting regulatory interfaces, inspections, risk-based assessments and assurance activities
* Implementing and improving environmental safety controls across the commissioning programme
* Supporting emergency preparedness and environmental incident management activities
* This position requires a mixture of attendance on site and the office in Bridgwater
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in an environment-related discipline
* Practical experience on active construction or industrial sites with environmental surveillance
* Strong communication skills with ability to build effective stakeholder relationships
* Understanding of environmental compliance in a regulated industry
* Hands-on experience with waste management, environmental permitting and pollution control
* Proven capability in writing, implementing or reviewing environmental specifications and risk assessments
* Knowledge of UK environmental permitting, waste management framework and monitoring
* Ability to analyse environmental risk, produce clear reports and advice on technical environmental issues
* Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (or working toward)
* Experience in a construction environment, ideally in commissioning or pre-operations
* Understanding of radiological/non-radiological environmental compliance in nuclear power industry
* Experience interfacing with UK regulators (e.g. ONR / EA)
* Experience in site investigation, land contamination assessment, or Water Framework Directive / Habitats Regulations
** Why you should apply
** Join your future team at Assystem and be instrumental in delivering a landmark nuclear project in the UK. You’ll provide expert environmental leadership in a dynamic, regulated environment and help shape the low-carbon energy future.

Benefits include:
Hybrid Working Opportunity   Flexible working hours   Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)   25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days   Professional fees reimbursed   Employee referral scheme   Competitive Sick Pay – Support when you need it   Income Protection & 3x Salary Death-in-Service Cover   Free Digital Gym Access – Expert-led fitness classes   24/7 Employee Support Line – Mental health, financial & legal help

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.
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