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Software Developer
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SW Developer
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  • C# .Net Software Developer

     

    Yokogawa RAP Limited has an exciting new opportunity for a highly competent C# .Net Software Developer to join a growing team at our offices in Swansea.  Reporting to the Development Manager, you’ll work on all stages of our product development lifecycle and support Yokogawa RAP specialised software.

     

    About Yokogawa RAP

    Yokogawa RAP Limited provides leading edge control of work products to companies all over the world.  Our technology keeps corporate workforces safe in hazardous environments by delivering intelligent Digital Permit to Work and Integrated Safe Systems of Work (ISSoW) products to streamline work processes and increase plant efficiency.  For more information about Yokogawa RAP Limited, please visit

    About Yokogawa RAP | Founded 1994 | Control of Work Software  

     

    What will I need to be considered for this C#, .Net Software Developer vacancy?

     

    You will already have proven programming experience in the following:

    • C# .NET Core / .NET Framework

    • Knockout.JS

    • TypeScript / Vanilla JavaScript

    • LINQ

    • TSQL

    • AJAX / REST / WebAPI

    • HTML5 / CSS3 / LESS

    • SQL Management Studio

    • Visual Studio

    • Mobile development in Dart/Flutter is advantageous

     

    What you will bring to us:

    • You will need to be competent using front end technologies, C#.NET and SQL and have experience of all stages of IT product design.

    • You are a highly motivated and flexible person who is able to work unsupervised to tight deadlines whilst being an effective team player, as part of a structured team. 

    • Respect, collaboration, and integrity are important values to you 

    • Ability to work with minimal supervision, whilst an effective team player as part of a structured team

    • Confident communicator with a professional manner, and the ability to absorb and impart factual information to others and work within standard operating procedures

    • A positive self-starter with drive to achieve results in a friendly manner, but at the same time maintain quality and standards

    What we promise to offer: 
    • Freedom to do your job and autonomy is important to us

    • Exciting challenges within a mature organization that demands a high degree of individual responsibility and promotes initiatives

    • A fun working atmosphere with various opportunities to work with awesome colleagues all over the world

    • Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services

    • Excellent career opportunities within an international environment

    • Competitive salary and incentive package depending on experience 

    • Standard working hours are 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexible hours available between 7:30am and 6:30pm.  Core hours are 10:30am – 3:30pm

    • Superb benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% dependent upon criteria, private medical insurance and healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service

     

    This is a permanent position, based at our offices in Swansea.  

     

    We provide a healthy work-life balance with a blend of working from home and the office. 

     

    At Yokogawa we believe that our employees are crucial to our success. To help you maximize your potential, we offer an environment that actively encourages personal development and continuous learning (through internal and external trainings such as the leadership academy and sales academy, internal mobility, etc.)

     

    Please be advised a technical test will be part of the interview. At the offer of employment stage we will carry out , Education and Employment checks on all candidates


Site Supervisor
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  • TERMS: permanent

Site Supervisor

Waste Management

Luton

Up to £34,400 + Package

 

Introduction…

 

Our client is a global leader in environmental solutions who provides a comprehensive range of waste management services throughout the UK. They are currently looking to recruit a Site Supervisor to join their Transfer Station and MRF team in Luton. Working as the Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations across the waste processing facility, including health, safety and compliance, environmental management, operational delivery and supporting the site teams.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

 

Working as the Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
  • Managing the day to day operations of the Waste Collection contract, monitoring waste in and waste out, ensure all operations are in line with company targets, client expectations and KPI’s.
  • Ensure the team are managed accordingly, providing support and feedback where needed. Including the induction of new hires and adhering to HR requirements.  
  • Managing all site staff including temporary workers and contractors, ensuring delegation of work.
  • Drive and implement the company SHEQ policy across the sites and ensure best practice is performed at all times.
  • Conduct risk assessments, site inspections and accident/incident and near-miss investigations where appropriate.
  • Responsible for all transport and logistic requirements across sites, ensuring all vehicles are fully equipped and meet the required standard.
  • Supervise the plant operatives, supporting with the operation and maintenance of plant as required. Including loading shovel, tele-hander and tele-truck.
  • To be an ambassador of the company ensuring all materials are maximised and reach the correct purpose.
  • All other duties as required.  

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

  • Experience of working in the waste management industry is advantageous, knowledge of the heavy process sector is essential.
  • Previous experience working in a senior role, managing operations of a site/sites
  • Strong Health and safety knowledge
  • Analytically minded and sound Problem-solving skills
  • A full, valid driving licence

 

 

Salary & Benefits

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

  • £30,000 to £34,400
  • 25 days’ holiday per annum
  • Company sick pay
  • Pension scheme and life insurance
  • Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service

 

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391419 and ask to speak to Laura who can tell you more.

Principal Electrical Design Engineer
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  • TERMS: permanent
This role will be embedded on Fazlane. Based on Fazlane 4 days a week minimum. Will be electrical. If we get anyone not from saudia, arabia, eygpt, turkey that would be great. Dont need DV/ Need SC. Rates for salary - Up to late £70's for a Principal Engineer plus car allowance. Principle is 64 - 77,750 + 4290 car allowance. Big gap between junior principal to senior principle. May look at Senior as this finishes at bottom end of principle. Senior Engineer -  Mid 50's- mid 60's.    Company description

 

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all Job description

 

Your Mission:

We are seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer to bolster the technical capabilities of one of our major client's Design Authority (DA) near Helensburgh. This role is ideal for candidates with Electrical Design experience, but those with backgrounds in Electrical Installation or Maintenance are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • ?? Deliver technical excellence in specifying, producing, and assessing design packages for infrastructure.
  • ? Specify reliability and operational constraints for electrical infrastructure systems.
  • ? Assess work control procedures for infrastructure maintenance.
  • ?? Evaluate infrastructure design, material state, and ageing mechanisms to ensure continuous operation of facilities and utilities.
  • ?? Promote a strong safety and security culture across all activities.
  • ? Ensure safety-related contracts meet all requirements by acting as an intelligent customer.

Position Requirements:

Essential:

  • ? Broad experience in electrical engineering, with expertise in HV/MV distribution, LV distribution, protection systems, C&I systems, electrical machines (synchronous motors, frequency changers, diesel alternators).
  • ?? Experience in the nuclear or other high-hazard industries (preferred but not essential).
  • ? Ability to create practical, creative, and cost-effective solutions for design modifications of plant and infrastructure.
  • ? Strong knowledge of British and international design standards.
  • ? Proven track record of making evidence-based decisions using various data sources.
  • ?? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • ? Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload.

If you’re a skilled electrical engineer ready to take on high-impact projects in a safety-critical environment, we’d love to hear from you! ? Apply today!

Qualifications

 

What you will need:

  • HNC or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Detailed knowledge of the Design Intent for Electrical Infrastructure in the nuclear industry or similar industry

Desirable:

  • Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience and standing
  • Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
Additional information

 

Why join the community of Switchers?:

? The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

?A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

?Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

?Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

?Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future! ?

Sole UK national with SC due to the nature of background and supporting information that is required access to.

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Mechanical Engineer
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  • TERMS: permanent
Piping Design Group – Mechanical Engineer Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days in the office) Salary/range, per annum: (Depending on experience)
  • Minimum range: £55,000
  • Maximum range: £65000
The Opportunity  EPR-E is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, an EPCC established in 2018 in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and prepare the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. There are opportunities to support the growth and long-term capability of EPR Engineering by bringing talented mechanical engineers into our organization with a growth mindset and an enthusiasm for delivering one of the most significant infrastructure projects on the planet. Primarily, we all seeking to support our piping design capability with the immediate posting but are keen to invest in our employees with diverse growth opportunities throughout their careers. The role EPR-E UK Piping team is in charge of the detail design of 300km of piping network of the HPC Nuclear Island, up to the issue for fabrication and with additional support provided through to erection on site. Our goal is to safeguard our organisation’s technical capability with talented and growth-oriented individuals who are keen to develop their technical competency in the field of piping engineering for Hinkley Point C and future UK nuclear projects. Future opportunities for growth and skill development will exist across the wider piping and equipment department and beyond in the expanded EDF operational organization as the project progresses for those candidates with the right attitude and skill set. Successful candidates will start as engineers in one of our piping design teams, working with CAD designers and other team engineers on the timely production of piping design models and deliverables on the HPC Nuclear Island scope, ensuring the piping design is executed accurately, respecting system requirements, specifications and configuration changes. This will frequently involve collaborative work with execution design, procurement and equipment contracts along with other multi-disciplinary design teams to support design delivery in accordance with site construction schedules. Largely being in the post-handover phase of design delivery, our Piping Engineers are responsible for integration of design changes, final equipment design and outstanding open points into the delivered design models. They are expected to contribute to (and where required by seniority manage the team contribution to) the Open Point and UK Design Change management processes for their designated areas, ensuring that impacts to the design are properly categorized and logged prior to their resolution. The engineers are also expected to engage in continuous learning improvement and the identification and correction of non-conformances in the design. Senior engineers within the team will be expected to adopt positions of technical responsibility and coordinate the delivery of engineering teams as required. They are also expected to participate in the mentoring and training of junior team members, and collaboration with parallel disciplines, to maintain the piping design capability of the organisation. They are expected to act as an example of positive behaviours expected from all team members. Exact responsibilities will vary depending on technical scope and level of experience but are expected to include up to the following:  
  • Deliver the piping work packages for UK nuclear projects, ensure adherence to specifications, delivery/design processes and QA, including participation and chairing kick off meetings;
  • Drive maturity of design and closure of issues to agreed delivery schedule, and that the hand-over package fulfils the quality and maturity requirements given by the Project;
  • Report on work pack delivery while managing team-lead and client expectations
  • Mentor junior and new members of the team to ensure delivery quality and growth of team capability
  • Active engagement and pursuit of deliverable quality, process adherence and continuous improvement within the team
  • Adhere to Design Change and Open point management procedures in the execution of design changes and oversee the modelling of piping & support design in the 3D model;
  • Working with CAD designers in the preparation of CAD tasks and completion sign-off;
  • Undertake investigations for emergent design issues, referring to points of technical authority and actively engaging in other teams;
  • Aggressively pursue timely closure of design change contributions from the multi-disciplinary team, escalating issues where appropriate in pursuit of timely delivery of the work packs.
  • Adhere to the design specification and component catalogues
  • Propose technical solutions to issues that are found on the generic design concept;
  • Effectively communicate with the different stakeholders in the design delivery workflow (calculation team, layout, equipment)
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • Mechanical Engineering degree or suitable diploma;
  • Understanding of process plant;
  • Demonstrable track-record of technical work delivery to quality and time;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Very good interpersonal skills;
  • Proactive and self-motivated in completion of tasks;
  • Ability to meet commitments and deadlines;
  • Able to follow project engineering procedures;
  • High level of technical coordination
Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills
  • Knowledge of piping engineering and plant design principles in process industries;
  • Prior experience in nuclear piping design delivery to RCC-M nuclear codes
  • Knowledge of EPR Engineering structure and technical management processes
  • Knowledge of Aveva PDMS/E3D or experience with similar plant design packages
Competitive Salary & Benefits    

Mechanical Design Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leader in specialist water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established team in Birmingham. The strategically important Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and company car as well as additional benefits including additional birthday leave, an enhanced pension and medical insurance. If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the you will:  
  • Manage mechanical design for water processing plants, ensuring project deliverables are met.
  • Collaborate with clients, internal engineers, and CAD designers to integrate mechanical elements into plant designs.
  • Develop equipment specifications and generate mechanical layouts (e.g., piping and equipment).
  • Working with CAD designer and other design engineers to create and evolve P+ID, General Arrangement and detailed drawings to define the plant design.
  • Maintain schedules and contribute to HAZOP processes.
  • Communicate with site and commissioning managers.
  • Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and participate in design risk assessments.
    Professional and personal qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Strong communication and good interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated to deliver with 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the municipal or industrial wastewater sectors.
  • Formal education in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree).
  • Experience and knowledge of equipment used in the water treatment industry and steel fabrication techniques.
  • Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Autodesk) and software like Excel and Word.
  • Ability to perform mechanical calculations (e.g., hydraulic and FEA).
  • Experience interpreting PFDs and P&IDs.
  • Full Driving License.
  Package of the Mechanical Design Engineer role  
  • Competitive Salary + Company Car 25 days annual leave + birthday leave
  • Additional benefits include an enhanced pension, life assurance private medical insurance, dental insurance, car leasing, travel insurance, and more.
 

 


Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Site Chemist to join its team in Middlesbrough.  The Site Chemist role comes with a salary of £25,000 -27,000 and would suit an experienced on-site chemist or a recent graduate looking to get into a hands-on role. If you’re a Site Chemist or a recent chemistry graduate and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Testing, sorting, bulking of drum and packaged waste materials.
  • Maintaining a database and manual records for the Transfer Station as required
  • Out of hours sampling, lab testing and packing waste at 3rd party customer sites as required.
  • Washing of empty contaminated containers and cutting up if necessary.
  • Shrink-wrapping, labelling, and preparing of loads for onward disposal including generating the relevant paperwork.
  • Safe and efficient loading and unloading of HGV’s on site as required including bulk tankers for loading and discharge.
  • Unloading / loading of vehicles if required.
  • Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
  • Provide technical advice on chemicals to departmental members and other divisions as required.
  • Liaising with customers and/or in-group and third-party disposal sites.
  • Assisting with general administrative duties associated with the running of the Transfer Station.
  • Other duties as required.
        Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry related subject
  • Full UK Driving license
  • An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
  • Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
  • Ability to deal with customers in a professional manner
  • Due to the nature of the work, must be prepared to carry out lifting work both inside and outside in all weathers
    Salary and benefits of the Site Chemist role
  • Basic Salary of £25,000 - £27,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Bonus Scheme (performance based)
  • Private Health Care and other benefits
 

 

Business Development Manager - Industrial Services
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with an industry leader in industrial services solutions and hazardous waste management across the UK to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their Industrial Services division in Scotland. The Business Development Manager role comes with a salary of up to £60,000 per annum plus a car allowance, bonus and many other benefits. In this role, you will drive business development from securing new enquiries to handover to operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery across the UK, with particular emphasis in Scotland. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within the Industrial Services or Hazardous Waste sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager you will:   Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive business development for key business growth within the industrial services sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
  • Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
  • Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.
  • Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
  • Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, especially within waste treatment and disposal through other sites across the business group.
  • Collaborate with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
  • Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
  • Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
  • Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
  • Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with experience in industrial services and business development to join a dynamic and growing team.     Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Technical expertise in industrial services and hazardous/chemical waste solutions, with previous experience in the sector.
  • Proven ability to manage customer accounts and their associated sales revenue.
  • Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service, along with a full UK driving licence.
  • Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in industrial services or hazardous wastes management.
    Personal skills The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who has:
  • Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
  • Proven track record in driving profitable new business while maintaining high levels of customer service.
  • Strong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.
  • Expertise in H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction waste.
  • Skilled in cold calling, negotiating, and executing deals at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience in managing projects and business processes.
    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role
  • Salary up to £60,000 DOE
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Progression plan
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Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development Manager Southampton / South Coast Up to £40,000 + car allowance Bonus scheme Introduction… Astute are partnered with a highly successful, family-owned luxury hamper business who are on the lookout for a Business Development Manager to join their team. The main purpose of the role is to support the business in its drive for continuous financial growth, in line with their long-term strategic goals. This can be a home-based position, but candidates should be able to get to the office in Dorset when requested and are expected to be on the road as much as possible to optimise the development of new business opportunities. Roles & Responsibilities As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Identify and develop potential business opportunities, following up on leads within the logistics sector over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits.
  • Take ownership of the sales funnel across the entire sales process - from lead to close.
  • Maintain client relationships and continually develop trusted partnerships to optimise profitability.
  • Expand relationships with customers by proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
  • Represent and promote the company brand and its values to differentiate the company and it’s services from­ competitors.
  • Work alongside the operations team keeping informed of client plans and challenges being faced.
  • Full job description available on request
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Excellent sales experience, including developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
  • Strong desire to succeed and generate business
  • Knowledge of logistics / warehouse industry would be an advantage
  • A full UK driving licence and flexible approach to work is essential
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Up to £40,000 basic salary
  • Generous car allowance
  • Bonus scheme based on business performance
  • Opportunity to join a highly successful family-owned business with exciting long-term expansion goals.
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.  

Electrical Layout Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in the nuclear energy industry to recruit a Electrical Layout Engineer for its Bristol site. The essential Electrical Layout Engineer role comes with a salary up to £65,000, hybrid working and private health care. If you’re a Layout Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that works across critical UK and international nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the Electrical Layout Engineer you will:  
  • Assessment of the layout engineering data for the building including process and instrumentation, equipment, cable and electrical information. Ensuring analysis and verification of the technical scope.
  • Implement layout engineering to improve and/or modify the design where needed to input various electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Work with the wider team to assess the routing of piping, cable trays and HVAC ducts within the 3D Model.
  • Produce technical documents such as status reports, introduction notes, design procedures and change analyses
  • Coordinate with other relevant teams for the layout activities, sharing layout drawings and plans
  • Where possible look to anticipate and adapt to changing needs of the project, keeping all parties updated and on track with progress and modifications.
  • Any other duties as required
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Engineering Degree relevant to role
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas of engineering: Electrical Layout, Electrical, HVAC, mechanical, safety etc.
  • Nuclear experience is highly desirable in particular projects involving PWR.
  • Previous experience working with 3D design software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, PDMS and/or E3D)
    Personal skills The Electrical Layout Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Knowledge of Electrical and general layout requirements for heavy industrial projects
  • Confident in challenging ideas and designs for effective solutions to meet the requirements for all levels of stakeholders
  • Able to thrive in a technically challenging role in a dynamic environment
    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Layout Engineer role  
  • A salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience and seniority.
  • Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office
  • An opportunity to travel internationally to European offices
  • Private Health care
 

Environmental Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Environmental Advisor Hazardous Waste Management Hybrid Working + UK travel Up to £45,000 including Car Allowance Introduction We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Advisor to join one of the leading hazardous waste management specialists in the UK. The successful candidate will have a significant voice within Augean and their advice will be listened to and will influence the future development of the company. We are looking for an environmental advisor with experience in the waste sector to join our established Corporate Stewardship team, supporting the business on all matters related to environmental compliance, permitting and planning and environmental social and corporate governance (ESG), across our business. This role is vital in providing key advice, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and guidance across the waste planning and permitting spectrum. The knowledge and capability of the successful candidate will contribute to managing Augean’s relationship with the environment and our neighbours, on society and on the economy through the development and implementation of appropriate reduction targets for environmental, social and corporate governance reporting commitments and guiding our path to net zero. The Role The role reports to the Head of Planning and Permitting. The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for:
  • Working in the Corporate Stewardship team to provide technical support on all environmental compliance matters across our sites.
  • Providing waste compliance advice for new business acquisitions and site development strategies.
  • Providing competent and accurate advice to the business on environmental, waste regulatory and waste planning issues, using core knowledge on regulatory requirements and the potential future impacts that changes to legislation or guidance may bring.
  • Working regularly with regulators such as the Environment Agency/ SEPA, Local Planning Authorities and the Health and Safety Executive, providing key environmental advice on any issues that arise on behalf of Augean and our clients.
  • Building strong working relationships with colleagues and external networks within the waste industry to overcome problems effectively.
  • Maintaining up to date working knowledge of relevant waste sector developments, providing technical support documentation for planning or permitting applications and the development of management system procedures.
  • Delivering projects to strict deadlines and within required budgetary targets, reporting directly to the Head of Planning and Permitting and the Director of Corporate Stewardship on project progress and workload.
  • Continually striving to develop your own knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation, guidance and developments in waste management and environmental matters and a willingness to share this knowledge with others for the benefit of the company.
  • Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) requirements relating to compliance, resource efficiency and carbon reduction; and future implications, risks and opportunities relating to climate change adaptation.
  • Other duties as required.
Location: This role will be home based; however it will involve a mixture of working at home and travel to our offices / sites across England and Scotland. The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an environmental compliance background within the waste sector. An understanding of the hazardous waste sector would be beneficial. Knowledge of the social and environmental impacts, resource efficiency and carbon saving opportunities and sustainable waste management practices facing the waste sector would also be beneficial. Candidates are likely to have developed previous experience working within the process, waste management or hazardous waste sector; or indirectly as an environmental consultant or regulator. Candidates are expected to be qualified to degree level or equivalent in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Earth Sciences or a similar subject and be a professional member of, or be working towards membership of CIWM, IEMA or another relevant professional body. Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence is essential as well as a flexible attitude to working and willingness to travel. However, the travel will not be on a fixed / regular basis. It will fluctuate according to the needs of the business. What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of up to £45,000 including Car Allowance.
  • Competitive Package including 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Full training and development support within a leading hazardous waste business going through significant growth.
  • Level 3 or 5 apprenticeship schemes according to the level of the candidate
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