Environmental Engineer

Opportunity Overview: Commissioning Environmental Engineer at Hinkley Point C

Are you a dedicated environmental professional looking to make a significant impact on a project of national importance? Cavendish Nuclear is seeking a talented Commissioning Environmental Engineer to join their team at the Hinkley Point C site, a landmark development in the UK's nuclear industry. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance, matched pension scheme, and access to health and wellbeing resources.

As part of the innovative MEH Alliance, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the commissioning of the Hinkley Point C power station is conducted with the utmost regard for environmental protection and sustainability. This is a unique chance to contribute to a project that is shaping the future of clean energy in the UK.

Advantages for Aspiring Candidates:

• Impactful Project: Be at the forefront of the prestigious Hinkley Point C project, a development with significant national and global implications for energy security and clean power generation.
• Innovative Alliance: Gain invaluable experience working within the MEH Alliance, a collaborative model that fosters integration and efficiency across multiple contractors, promoting a unified approach to complex installations.
• Environmental Stewardship: Directly contribute to ensuring environmental compliance and sustainability throughout the critical commissioning phase, upholding the highest standards of environmental responsibility.
• Career Development: Cavendish Nuclear, as a leader in the UK nuclear industry and part of Babcock International Group, offers excellent development opportunities. Your career could extend globally within Babcock International, providing a pathway for diverse and exciting career progression.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Beyond a competitive salary, you will benefit from a robust package including a generous holiday allowance, matched contribution pension with life assurance, access to a Digital GP and health consultations, employee share scheme, and professional fee payments.
• Work-Life Balance & Inclusivity: The role operates on a standard 37-hour week, Monday to Friday. Cavendish Nuclear is committed to building an inclusive culture and is a disability confident employer, happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• Location: This role is based at the Hinkley Point C site in Bridgwater, Somerset. Candidates should be prepared for this specific location.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate will need to be a UK passport holder and able to obtain and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance. This is a prerequisite for working on this sensitive project.
• Essential Experience: The role requires strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, a solid understanding of environmental compliance within regulated industries, the ability to write and review environmental specifications and risk assessments, and knowledge of UK environmental permitting and waste management frameworks.
• Qualifications: A degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in an environmental discipline is essential.
• Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Your daily tasks will involve creating and maintaining environmental safety controls, producing performance reports, supporting regulatory interfaces, managing environmental incidents, conducting inspections and risk assessments, and advising stakeholders on environmental matters.

This Commissioning Environmental Engineer position at Hinkley Point C represents an exceptional opportunity for professionals eager to apply their environmental expertise within a high-profile, technically advanced project. If you are driven by a commitment to environmental excellence and seek a role that offers significant professional growth and the chance to contribute to a sustainable future, we encourage you to explore this exciting prospect.