Environmental Specialist

Sizewell C Limited is hiring an Environmental Specialist for a full-time position based in London with hybrid work and travel to Suffolk. The role involves ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability in the construction of the Sizewell C nuclear power plant. Candidates should have a degree in Environmental Science or related fields, experience in environmental management, and strong communication skills. Benefits include competitive salary, annual leave, and pension contributions.
Employment Type: Full Time Employment Period: Salary: 0.00 Location: London, GB, EC2R 7BP Bristol, GB, BS32 4TP Felixstowe, GB, IP10 0DD Leiston, GB, IP16 4UR Career Area: Health, Safety & Security Environmental Specialist Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.


Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the RAB model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.


Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.


Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by; The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.

Environmental Specialist Location: Based in London on a hybrid basis with travel to Suffolk as required. Contract : Permanent, full-time. Salary: Competitive dependant on experience, plus benefits Benefits include:



Annual Leave: 28 days per annum, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays.
Bonus: 5% annual bonus.
Pension Contributions: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with up to 7.5% employee contribution 15% employer contribution.
Closing Date: Thursday 14th May 2026.


Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects.


About the Role



We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Specialist to join the Sizewell C project team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most significant low-carbon energy infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance, sustainability, and best practice across civils program construction phase.



About You



Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Proven experience in environmental management within construction, infrastructure, or energy projects
Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks
Experience with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and environmental permitting
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Principal Accountabilities, Activities and Decisions




Provide Client interface management support
Provide oversight to TOC Assurance & Contractual Incentives
Ensuring all Environment and Sustainability Commitments and Requirements from the Sizewell C Client are embedded in CWA Arrangements
Undertake coordination of assurance activities
Ensuring the Alliance is fulfilling its Level 1 (Self Checking) Assurance of its work in line with their Environmental and Sustainability Arrangements.
Supporting the link with Sizewell C PC Environment Function in conducting its proportionate and risk informed assurance of the Civils Works Alliance Work, this includes supporting inspections and investigations into incidents, near-misses or areas of noncompliance.
Ensure that any learning report actions or feedback as part of its Assurance Programmes of the Civils Works Alliance are adequately addressed in a timely manner.
Providing advice and guidance to the Civil Work Programme and Civils Works Alliance on Sizewell C’s Environmental and Sustainability obligations, pulling support of the wider Sizewell C Client Organisation as required.
Assisting CWP Environmental Risk management
Why Join Us?



Be part of one of the most important low-carbon energy projects in the UK.
Work in a mission-driven environment that values innovation, integrity, and long-term sustainability.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.
Flexible and hybrid working options.
Key Competencies

Behavioural Competences

Humility



Recognise the value brought from different cultures and experiences
Be open to other’s points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Positivity



Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Identify solutions at the lowest possible level
Encourage tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward
Respect



Value the rules and environment in which we operate
Give and receive feedback with respect
Embrace and engage with new people and ideas
Solidarity



One team, working closely together and helping each other
Empowered teams always looking forward.
Shared responsibility for delivery the project outcomes
Clarity



Communicate clearly and consistently
Promote collaboration and team alignment
Clearer and faster decision making
Drive simplification at all levels


If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.


When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group.


At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK.


To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years.



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