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Are you an experienced Environmental Consultant ready to make a tangible impact on major UK energy projects? Join VPI as we continue to evolve and ensure our development sites meet environmental standards and regulatory requirements. This role supports the Environment Manager to ensure sites are fully consented, integrated into certified management systems, and compliant with permit conditions. You'll work closely with construction and development teams to ensure adherence to CEMP and operational teams to meet BAT and regulatory guidance prior to handover. Regular travel to various sites and projects is required.
Job Responsibility:
Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on environmental legislation relevant to VPI activities, including construction
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, representing VPI's interests with regulators (EA, Energy UK, JEP Members)
Identify and interpret emerging environmental legislative requirements (UK, EU, Ireland) and communicate implications for assets and projects
Develop and implement the Integrated Management System (IMS) ensuring compliance with ISO14001 & ISO9001 standards, including audits and IMS plans
Audit construction and combustion activities
Support applications and variations of permits, licenses, and consents
Assist sites with compliance, audits, certifications, and complaint handling
Ensure systems and processes are in place for compliance and reporting on environmental legislation, permits, and standards
Lead HSE site tours at development sites, report findings, and track actions
Maintain the environmental risk register and ensure adequate controls are implemented
Manage contracts for specialist environmental works and external consultants
Provide training, coaching, and advice to develop environmental competence across the business
Deliver timely reporting of business-critical information (BSC, management review, IMS plan, risk reviews, sustainability reporting)
Requirements:
Degree in an environmentally focused discipline
3+ years of environmental management experience in an industrial setting
SME in environmental legislation relating to IED installations
Lead auditor qualification
Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build effective relationships
Experience working with regulators and auditors
Working knowledge of health & safety and responsibilities for setting people to work
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly to VPI locations
Degree leading to professional membership accreditation
Experience in senior management and compliance roles within thermal power stations or similar, with sound commercial knowledge of financial, procurement, and contractual processes