Job Profile

The Sustainability & Environment Manager will be part of the Safety, Licensing and Assurance (SLA) function, reporting to the Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) Lead. The SLA function is accountable for the setting and overseeing standards and strategies for delivery to meet GBN’s HSSEQ policies, including risk and assurance, regulatory, consents, licensing and permitting and quality.

As Sustainability & Environment Manager you will be responsible for developing the SMR Project’s environmental, sustainability, and social impact elements. You will contribute to the organisation’s commitment to finding innovative and economically reductive ways to remain environmentally conscious and compliant. In this role, you will remain up to date on the latest environment and sustainability legislation developing and implementing the appropriate arrangements and tools.

You will collaborate closely with key environmental stakeholders to ensure concerns from all parties are being addressed and there is buy-in from all affected parties. You will establish and maintain relationships with the SMR Project team, including the supply chain, with responsibility for embedding GBN’s environmental & sustainability requirements within the development of the project’s design and delivery arrangements.

You will form part of the establishment of a major programme. This will provide you with an opportunity to be part of a team ensuring successful delivery of a First of a Kind (FOAK) UK SMR Project, helping to ensure it minimises its environmental impact whilst delivering cost-effective energy capacity. Whilst this is a fast-paced and exciting challenge, you will need to be comfortable with uncertainty, ambiguity and change.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a sustainability strategy that aligns with the SMR Projects goals for net-zero emissions, carbon management, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship.
Integrate sustainability objectives into all project phases, including design, construction, operation, and decommissioning.
Promote sustainable practices across the supply chain, encouraging innovation in low-carbon and environmentally friendly solutions.
Provide support to HSSE lead on all environmental and sustainability related matters, promoting a culture that prioritises these factors across the SMR Project.
Ensure full compliance with UK environmental regulations and international environmental standards.
Provide clear guidance on environmental and sustainability legislation to the team and organisation.
Lead the preparation, submission, and management of environmental permits, licenses, and assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).[SM1] Advocate environmental and sustainability importance on the project.
Establish and manage frameworks for monitoring environmental performance, tracking sustainability metrics, and ensuring accurate reporting.
Ensure compliance with government and regulatory reporting requirements, such as carbon accounting and biodiversity impact reporting.
Lead incident investigations related to environmental matters, ensuring lessons learned are shared and improvements are implemented.
Collaborate with technical, commercial, and project teams to ensure environmental considerations are factored into all decisions.

Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that aligns with cultural values.

Contribute to maintaining a respectful and collaborative workplace, valuing diversity, and promoting teamwork.

Make informed decisions and solve problems effectively, considering diverse perspectives and organisational goals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience required:

Extensive experience in sustainability and environmental management within major infrastructure, energy, or nuclear projects, including being part of a multi-discipline project team.
Strong knowledge of UK environmental regulations, including permitting processes and compliance requirements.
Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks and environmental assurance processes.
Proven track record of engaging with regulators, stakeholders, and local communities on environmental issues.
Strong understanding of environmental management systems and compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 14001).
Ability to interpret environmental and sustainability legislation and translate to organisation level policies and strategies.
Understanding of environmental risks and ability to communicate these to non-technical stakeholders.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact and explain complex processes with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to foster a collaborative and supportive environment, whilst developing team members’ skills and capabilities.
The capability to embrace change and uncertainty and welcome the emergent aspect of the job.
Ability to lead in a collaborative, multi-party environment at pace.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field.
Master’s degree or professional certifications in sustainability or environmental management (e.g., IEMA, CIWEM) are highly desirable.

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