De&s Environmental Officer

3 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 273917**Salary**:

- £32,500 - £35,000-
**Job grade**:

- Other- Senior Technical Specialist I**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MOD - Defence Equipment & Support - Engineering**Type of role**:

- Engineering**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 2Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
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Location
- MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol BS34 8JHAbout the job

**Job summary**:

- We are Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S). We make sure the UK military is equipped, supported, and connected, as they protect life at home and overseas. We manage a vast range of complex projects to buy, support and supply vital equipment and services that the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force need, so they can operate safely and effectively.
- Our people push for best-in-class every day - because it helps keep our nation safe. So whatever your background, whatever your skill set, if you’re driven to set new standards, find your place with us. Ready to see where your ambition will lead you?**Job description**:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Environmental Officer to join our Ships Environmental Centre of Expertise (ECOE) here at DE&S. In this exciting role, you will help support the delivery of a more sustainable military capability in the maritime domain, whilst improving the efficiency of the equipment used by our Armed forces today.

ECOE is a committed team of environmental professionals working across the ship’s portfolio of platforms and equipment. Influencing the fleet of the future working to meet MOD obligations for NET Zero and reducing the environmental impact.

We have a huge role to play in tackling climate change and biodiversity loss which are priorities of our government and our customers, the Royal Navy. Whether it is by changing culture and behaviour, improving the efficiency of the equipment we procure, or delivering more sustainable military capability. We are looking for individuals to champion environmental protection and sustainability to affect positive change.

We actively encourage career development and are keen to support you in achieving your career goals as an environmental professional. There will be opportunities for your continued professional development within the Maritime environmental sector including training pathways, corporate memberships, mentoring and development schemes, communities of interest, and a suite of environmental and sustainability focussed courses. If you’re an ambitious individual, with a desire to develop a specialised skillset and become an experienced environmental professional who makes a genuine positive difference, we offer all the tools and support you’ll need.

Please note some attendance to the stated site will be required for this position.

**About the role**

As one of our Environmental Officers, you’ll provide environmental management support to a wide variety of projects across the Ships business unit, ranging from aircraft carriers to small boats.

The work we do is vital in the procurement process, and you will help us reduce the impact on the environment of the equipment we support, whilst making us more environmentally sustainable. Your support will be influential in ensuring that Ships plays its part in the DE&S Environmental Strategy.

In this Environmental Officer position there are a breadth of specialisms available, with opportunity for you to focus on improving the management of specific environmental facets such as biofouling, future fuels, or refrigerant gasses. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Contributing to environmental impact assessments for new or modified ships and maritime systems, in accordance with environmental policy.
- Assisting the Environmental Manager with reviewing and updating delivery teams’ environmental documentation, to ensure it is current and reflects good practice.
- Working with engineers across the business to Identify technical solutions to reduce environmental impact and ensure environmental compliance.
- Taking part in various working groups to drive the sustainability agenda across the organisation, moving towards the goal of Net Zero carbon by 2050.
- Helping delivery teams’ contract for environmentally sustainable products and services.

**Person specification**:

- You will have familiarity of working within and contributing to an environmental management system.
- You will hold a HNC (i.e., Level 4 or higher) in an Environmental, Science or Engineering discipline, or will demonstrate the equivalent in experience.
- You will have evidence of providing specialist advice within your own area of responsibility.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:

- Implementation of Policy and Procedures
- Practitioner
- Application of Analytical Techniques



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