Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor

Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater

Permanent Full Time - 5 days per week onsite

NG Bailey are proud to be involved in the Hinkley Point C project based in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in Britain providing zero-carbon electricity for around six million homes. NG Bailey, the UK's leading independent engineering and services business, are proud to be part of the MEH Alliance, a joint venture to deliver the mechanical, electrical and HVAC installation for the project.

We have a vacancy for an experienced Environmental Advisor to join us and the MEH Alliance. This role will support the Construction Design and Management / Environment & Sustainability (CDM/E&S) Manager in coordinating and controlling activities related to environmental aspects, with particular attention to interfaces between contractors and operational areas of the project.

The role will be based full time onsite at the Hinkley Point C construction Project and is great opportunity to join a rapidly growing part of the project as we move to a new phase of delivery at Hinkley Point C.

Responsibilities:

• Support the E&S Manager in ensuring all site activities align with the company's Environmental & Sustainability (E&S) Plan, as well as site-specific standards and work instructions.

• Assist in the creation, review, and development of environmental documents ensuring all documentation meets regulatory and project requirements.

• Provide environmental oversight at key interface points between contractors and between construction and operational zones, ensuring environmental risks are controlled and communicated effectively.

• Perform detailed environmental impact assessments (EIAs) to identify potential environmental effects of projects and suggest mitigation strategies.

• Promote the implementation of best practices in environmental protection, pollution prevention, and sustainable resource use across the site.

• Assist in the planning and delivery of environmental audits, inspections, and compliance checks to ensure effective implementation of control measures and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Contribute to regular environmental reporting, including incident tracking, non-conformance management, and performance indicators.

• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure environmental considerations are fully integrated into project delivery.

• Participate in HSE meetings, toolbox talks, and deliver regular training sessions to raise awareness of environmental issues, prevent incidents and promote sustainable practices.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role ideally within the construction industry and awareness of 14001 environmental management systems.
• NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or diploma/degree in an environmental discipline including some science degrees.
• Experience working on large projects, preferably nuclear or other highly regulated industries.
• A focus on quality and safety, with knowledge of Nuclear Safety Culture

We see this role as a great opportunity to join a growing team and could be an excellent for a recent graduate who has studied environmental management or someone with a few years' experience in the industry who wants to move up on to a major project.

Benefits

• We are able to offer a competitive salary with generous uplift and allowances for working away from home where required.
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Discounts
• Personal development programme
• Flexible Benefits

Please apply with an up to date CV, detailing your salary/package expectations.

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

NG Bailey on the Hinkley Point C Project:

We are working across both Hinkley Point C units to deliver the infrastructure that will power the station and its operations, creating 1,000 jobs including many specialist engineers. Works include the design and installation of circa 76,000 cables totalling over 3,000km in length; over 180km of cable containment support systems; fire and environmental sealing; design and installation of earthing systems, and specialist packages associated with data acquisition and plant control.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.