Environmental Specialist

2 months ago


Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time
Environment Specialist (Operational and Project Support)
What can we offer?
Salary - Up to £43,500 (Depending on experience and suitability for the role)
Location - Burghfield and Aldermaston
Hours - Broadly 8am-5pm with a level of flexibility to start/finish times, dependant on business needs (working across a 9-day fortnight)
Closing date - 12th August 2024
Interviews - Week beginning 2nd September 2024
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
Life Assurance.
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.
What will I be doing?
Working in coordination with our team of Senior Environmental Specialists, the role provides and exciting opportunity to work at the heart of our business providing key environmental advice, guidance, and support to our production operations facilities.
The role ensures that not only our current operations comply with the environmental requirements placed on our business by our environmental permits, our Environmental Management System and our sustainability goals, but also that our future planned operations and not only compliant but represent the highest standard of environmental performance to help us progress and improve our environmental performance into the future.
Key Accountabilities:
Assess, manage and minimise the environmental impacts of our operational facilities.
Produce documentation in support of the Environmental Management System (EMS), as appropriate, assuring that legislation and other external requirements are incorporated into the company's management arrangements.
Support the evaluation of compliance process, including but not limited to inspections, audits, and investigations.
Analyse environmental company performance metrics. Implement activities for continuous improvement.
Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
Key Responsibilities:
Periodically engage in the implementation of the EMS standards and processes, to test the suitability and operability of the EMS.
Support the assessment of business impacts of new and forthcoming legislation and other external requirements.
Confidently challenge activities and processes that fall short of the expected standard of environmental protection and sustainability.
Maintain a proactive interface/relationship with all internal regulators/stakeholders.
Liaise across the business, as required, to ensure a connected approach when engaging with both internal and external regulators/stakeholders.
The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.
Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:
Degree level qualification in an environmental science or management based subject or vocational qualification (HND or equivalent) and/or commensurate practical experience.
Member of or working towards membership or IEMA/CIWEM/CIWM/CIEEM (or other appropriate institute) is desirable.
Understanding of current environmental management systems including ISO14001.
Understanding of current environmental legislation, standards and guidance (including license conditions and environmental permits) relevant to role.
Strong interpersonal/communication, report writing and presentation skills.
Can visibly demonstrate company values: Pride, Innovation, Excellence and Trust.
All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
#LI-DV

  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time

    What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident....


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time

    What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident....


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time

    Position Overview:We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Safety Specialist to join our team at Penguin Recruitment. Our esteemed organization is a global leader in applied safety science, providing a comprehensive array of services such as testing, inspection, and certification across various sectors.Key Responsibilities:Conduct thorough assessments of air...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time

    Position Overview:We are seeking a dedicated Environmental Safety Specialist to join our team at Penguin Recruitment. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with air quality standards and enhancing environmental safety measures.About the Company:Penguin Recruitment is a renowned multinational organization specializing in applied safety science. With...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time

    Position Overview:As an Environmental Safety Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with air quality standards and regulations. Company Background:Penguin Recruitment is a distinguished global entity dedicated to applied safety science, offering a wide range of services including testing, inspection, certification, and specialized...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Pertemps Thames Water Full time £40,000 - £48,000

    Join Pertemps Thames Water as an Environmental Engagement Specialist. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our Capital Delivery initiatives adhere to environmental regulations and commitments.Key Responsibilities:Fostering ongoing enhancement of environmental and sustainability performance across all projects.Collaborating...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Senior Specialist to join our team at AWE. As a key member of our Environment Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our production operational facilities and ensuring compliance with our environmental permits, Environmental Management System, and Sustainability goals.Key...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Workingmums Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Environmental Sustainability Senior Specialist to join our team at AWE. As a key member of our Environment Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our production operational facilities and ensuring compliance with our environmental permits, Environmental Management System, and Sustainability goals.Key...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Utilites Full time

    **Who are we?** **Thames Water** is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes_,_ keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life,...


  • Reading, United Kingdom AWE Full time

    What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK’s ultimate deterrent -...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Utilites Full time

    **Who are we?** Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time

    Job Opportunity: Graduate Geo-Environmental ConsultantAbout the Role:Penguin Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our client's diverse team based in the UK. As a Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects nationwide, gaining...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time

    Job Opportunity: Graduate Geo-Environmental ConsultantAbout the Role:Penguin Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our client's diverse team based in the UK. As a Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects nationwide, gaining...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Full time

    Position: Air Quality AssessorCompany Overview:Our client is a prominent global entity dedicated to applied safety science, providing a comprehensive suite of services across more than 100 nations. This organization excels in testing, inspection, certification, and expert consultancy, tackling various safety-related challenges.Qualifications:- A Bachelor's...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Full time

    In this role, you will be responsible for providing a high level of technical analysis to support our field operations. You will use your environmental knowledge and expertise to proactively identify and respond to indicators of potential Sewage Treatment Work performance issues. You will closely monitor rising trends and work hand-in-hand with our field...


  • Reading, United Kingdom Thames Water Utilites Full time

    In this role, you will be responsible for providing a high level of technical analysis to support our field operations. You will use your environmental knowledge and expertise to proactively identify and respond to indicators of potential Sewage Treatment Work performance issues. You will closely monitor rising trends, and work hand-in-hand with our field...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Wood PLC Full time

    JOB OVERVIEWWood is seeking experienced contract Senior and Principal Environmental Engineers to support our Technical HSE Team.You will collaborate with the Design HSE Group within the Engineering Department, reporting to the Group Manager Design HSE. This department operates within Wood's New Energies sector.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs part of a project team,...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Wood PLC Full time

    JOB OVERVIEWWood is actively seeking experienced contract Senior and Principal Environmental Engineers to support our Technical HSE Team.You will collaborate closely with the Design HSE Group within the Engineering Department, reporting to the Group Manager Design HSE. This department is integral to Wood's New Energies business.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAs part of...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Summary:Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their team in Reading. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects nationwide, providing ground investigation, contamination surveys, and geotechnical services to a diverse client...


  • Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Summary: Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Graduate Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their team in Reading. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects nationwide, providing ground investigation, contamination surveys, and geotechnical services to a large client base.About...