Environmental Manager

• 5 years environmental experience within a Nuclear Licenced / High-Hazard environment

• Experience of obtaining environmental permits and developing strategic relationships with regulatory authorities including the Environment Agency.

• Demonstrable experience in water management, including surface water, groundwater protection, drainage systems, pollution prevention, and regulatory engagement.

• Strong background in environmental monitoring, reporting, and data analysis.

• Experience managing environmental incidents, investigations, and corrective actions.

• Relevant Degree or equivalent (NVQ Level 6) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or related discipline

• Experience contributing to sustainability, decarbonisation, or nature‑positive programmes.

• Experience working with external auditors, certification bodies, or environmental consultants.

• Environmental Degree (Bsc/MSc)

• Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 Line Managers tool kit or equivalent.

• Commercial Awareness

• Programme/Project management training

• Specialist environmental courses- e.g. noise measurement, waste, contaminated land, CL:AIRE DOWCOP etc

Costain has been chosen to design a ground-breaking advanced fuels production facility for Urenco, global suppliers of uranium enrichment services and fuel cycle products for power generation. The contract will see Costain's multi-disciplinary in-house civil nuclear and engineering team carry out the front-end engineering design (FEED) for Europe's first High Assay Low Enriched Uranium (HALEU) Advanced Fuels Facility. Costain is the preferred bidder for the HALEU main build, and has also been awarded further packages of work, to support, and enable the preparation for the main build of the Facility.

• Environmental & Water Compliance - Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and nuclearsite requirements, with particular emphasis on water management (surface water control, groundwater protection, drainage systems, pollution prevention, and trade effluent discharge). This will include supporting the contract team and advising the client on obtaining environmental permits and establishing controls to ensure compliance with permit conditions.

• Environmental Management System - Support and influence Contract Leadership and client teams in implementing the SHE Management System, ensuring environmental and water‑related controls are embedded and effective.

• Water Risk Assessment & Mitigation - Identify, assess, and manage water‑related environmental risks, including contamination pathways, hydrological impacts, and construction‑related water hazards; develop mitigation plans and monitor effectiveness.

• Training & Coaching - Ensure delivery of environmental training by competent individuals, enabling teams to implement environmental controls confidently and consistently.

• Supply Chain Assurance - Support the appointment, onboarding, and ongoing assessment of supply chain contractors, ensuring they meet Costain and client requirements.

• Environmental Assurance Programme - Develop and implement a contract‑specific assurance programme covering environmental and water‑management compliance, monitoring, inspections, and audits.

• Incident & Event Management - Ensure all unplanned events and assurance findings are categorised, investigated, and lessons learned are shared in accordance with the SHE Management System.

• Environmental Data & Reporting - Provide timely reporting and analysis of environmental data, using insights to influence leadership decisions and develop improvement plans aligned with KPIs and sustainability frameworks.