Help Shape the UK’s Energy Future
Environment & Sustainability Advisor Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Enabling and Earthwork Section.
What will you do?
- Deliver value adding environmental support to project and support ecological enhancements, where applicable
- Assist in maintenance of environmental management plans and associated documentation
- Provide on-site advice to all site teams on environmental management, environmental compliance and project specific mitigation measures including Pollution Prevention & Control and monitoring of ecological protection
- Assist in the investigation of environmental incidents and support the project to implement controls to prevent repeat occurrence.
- Deliver environmental training and preparation of toolbox talks and communications campaigns
- Complete regular site inspections for the purpose of maintaining site environmental compliance and workforce engagement and guidance, providing advice and support to operational teams on environmental and sustainability matters
- Assist in reporting E&S metric deliverables and measurable KPIs
- Attend Project meetings with both internal colleagues and the Client
What are we looking for?
Essential:
- Good knowledge of Environmental Management and sustainable Development
- Educated to degree level in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, preferred
- Practical civil engineering site experience at an environmental level and an understanding of environmental legislation, pollution prevention & control measures in varying situations, waste management, environmental Permits and ecology mitigation measures
- Understanding of the Construction, Civil Engineering operating environments
- Good interpersonal skills – keen to engage and learn from all levels of the site teams to understand ongoing operations from an environmental perspective
- Keen to have an ongoing dialogue with the site teams during inspections to get the environmental message across, ensuring the teams understand what they need to do and why
- Full UK driver’s licence and flexibility to travel
- Literate in MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
Desirable:
- ISEP or other Environmental Auditor qualification
- ISEP Membership to or working towards Practitioner Level
What we will offer you?
The CWA is a single delivery organisation made of up of the client (Sizewell C) and three parent companies - Balfour Beatty, Bouygues and Laing O'Rourke - which offer industry leading packages including market leading salaries, generous annual leave entitlements, pension scheme and other flexible benefits.
About Us
The CWA celebrates the creativity and innovation that comes from a diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds — especially those from under‑represented communities. Our project is built on five core values: Humility, Positivity, Respect, Solidarity, and Clarity.
By joining us, you’ll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work, speak up, and share your ideas. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. If you decide to apply, please avoid including sensitive personal data in your CV.
Job Reference: CWA00072
