Environmental Compliance Lead
Full time, Permanent
Location – Drax Power Station, Selby
Hybrid working & travel across the UK required
Closing date: 6 July
About the role:
This multi-faceted role reports to the Head of Group Environmental Strategy & Compliance and will support the environmental compliance activities at the Drax Generation sites at Drax Power Station, Cruachan, Galloway and Lanark, and the Open Cycle Gas Turbine power stations.
You’ll ensure that Drax Generation assets continue to be a sector leader in environmental compliance and performance through monitoring, reporting, education, advice, and guidance to operational teams.
In this role you’ll provide guidance and support to the business to ensure the environmental permit compliance is considered within the business strategy and deliver strategic change alongside engineering teams to deliver compliance by design. You will also provide guidance and support for development of new assets as required.
Building internal and external relationships are key for this role to ensure environmental, planning and permitting considerations are known at the soonest opportunity in projects.
Your challenge in this role will be to assess existing permits across England, Scotland and Wales and quickly get to grips with their obligations whilst building long lasting relationships with the different environmental regulators.
Who we’re looking for:
To be successful in this role you’ll need to have a strong background in environmental regulation and solid experience reporting against permit conditions within a large industrial/combustion plant industry.
If you have experience working with English, Scottish, Welsh and UK wide regulations, that would be a bonus.
You’ll be an adept relationship builder, quickly earning the trust and buy in of both internal and external stakeholders.
A scientific or environmental degree would be beneficial but proven experience in a similar role is more important.
Who we are:
We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support
your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
- A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.
Together, we make it happen.
At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.
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How to apply:
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