Environment (SHEQ)

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Your mission

£31,000 + BENEFITS | 2 YEARS | SUPPORT TOWARDS CHARTERSHIP

Environmental protection is a core part of our mission.

You’ll help shape the delivery of AWE’s Environmental Sustainability Strategy, including climate change resilience and transition to net zero plans.

You’ll need a minimum of a 2:2 in your degree, typically in any of these science or engineering subjects Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography or Geology.

You’ll need to be a British Citizen for security clearance.

Your journey

You will undertake environmental risk assessments to identify appropriate control measures, ensuring compliance with Environmental Permits. You’ll join a team implementing AWE’s Environmental Management System, certified to ISO 14001.

The role offers the opportunity to work across the whole project lifecycle including; design of new facilities, large modifications of existing facilities, production, research & development facilities and decommissioning facilities and the opportunity to develop an understanding of how AWE interacts with its regulators.

We hold a corporate membership with the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and will support your journey toward Chartered Status.

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What you’ll do

• Develop understanding of AWE’s Environmental Management System and gain practical implementation skills.

• Gain experience of Environmental Risk Assessment and risk-based inspections in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and AWE’s policies, procedures and guidance.

• Gain knowledge of radioactive waste management.

• Develop understanding of AWE’s approach to sustainability including plans for reducing carbon, enhancing biodiversity and embedding the principles of the circular economy.

• Gain experience in sustainability assessment tools including Sustainability Appraisals and Defence Related Environmental Assessment Methodology.

• Continuously develop understanding of environmental legislation and obligations.