Site Environmental Manager – UKIFS Ltd.

Overview of Responsibilities

For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf 

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 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. 
Salary
£48,376 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Programme
STEP
Department
UKIFS - Programme Management
Discipline
Type of Employment
Full-time
Reference Number
REF2902A

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/  

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: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants 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. 

Benefits 

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

  • Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
  • Corporate bonus scheme up to 7and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
  • Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, 
  • Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
  • Wide range of career development opportunities
  • A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
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What can I expect from the application process at UKAEA?

Once you have submitted a formal application via our website, all CVs will be reviewed shortly after the closing date of the advert.

  • Submit online application

  • Phone interview

  • Face-to-face or virtual interview

  • Other assessments

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid.

As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values that capture the spirit of how we work. These values include being: Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative.

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