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Marine Ecologist (Sizewell C)

companyHPC Jobs Service
locationSizewell, Leiston IP16, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 6 days ago
Environmental Science
Permanent
The SZC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. #SZCJobs

Marine Ecologist (Sizewell C)

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Sizewell C (hybrid working arrangements).

Employment type: Permanent full-time
Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part- time approach where possible.
Salary: £62,000 plus bonus and other benefits.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Marine Ecologist.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively when appropriate.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Marine Ecologist to join our Environmental Consenting and Assurance team. The successful candidate will support the ongoing ecological monitoring and assessment programs related to the development and operation of Sizewell C, with a focus on ensuring that marine habitats and species are protected and managed in accordance with environmental regulations and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expert advice on coastal and marine ecology to the SZC project, in particular to the main construction site.
  • Provide subject matter expert advice on marine consenting matters to the SZC main development site
  • Provide expertise on best practice for construction in the marine environment
  • Act as SZC Ltd's intelligent customer for oversight of relevant marine construction and monitoring activities
  • Collaborate with environmental consultants, project managers, and engineers to develop and implement effective mitigation and enhancement measures.
  • Contribute to environmental impact assessments (EIAs), regulatory reports, and license applications, ensuring compliance with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), Environment Agency, and other relevant authorities.
  • Provide expert advice on the protection and management of marine habitats, species, and biodiversity.
  • Participate in stakeholder engagement with local communities, environmental organizations, and regulatory bodies, presenting ecological findings and addressing concerns related to marine ecology.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK and international marine ecological legislation, policies, and guidelines, applying this knowledge to ensure project compliance
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Bachelors degree in marine ecology, marine environmental science or related marine subject
  • Strong understanding, and significant experience of working within marine environmental and planning, guidance, legislation and good practice as it relates to construction and infrastructure projects, including:
  • Marine & Coastal Access Act (2009)
  • The Planning Act (2008)
  • The Environmental Protection Act 1990
  • Detailed knowledge of marine environmental mitigation control measures.
  • Strong problem solving and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
  • Must be able to work independently and as an integrated member of the Marine Environment Team, the Environmental Consenting and Assurance team and the wider SZC project team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including be able to effectively negotiate and influence others.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to see projects through from start to finish.
  • Pro-active approach to working and ability to project manage site activities.
  • Experience of managing marine environmental compliance on large infrastructure/engineering projects.
Desirable

  • Higher degree in marine ecology, marine environmental science or related marine subject
  • Knowledge of the marine environmental aspects of the SZC project, including the DML, DCO, CoCP and subordinate management plans.
  • Experience of regulating or providing oversight and assurance on a large infrastructure/engineering project, including experience of successfully challenging inappropriate activities and behaviours
  • Experience of developing relationships or working with regulators.
  • Knowledge and experience of general environmental management on construction sites.
If the above sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you!

#DestinationNuclear
#SZCjobs

Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate

Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Humility: Be open to other's points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we're delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you'd like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The SZC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. #SZCJobs

Marine Ecologist (Sizewell C)

Sizewell C. The power of good for Britain.

Location: Sizewell C (hybrid working arrangements).

Employment type: Permanent full-time
Employment basis: The role is expected to be a full- time position however we are open to discussing a more flexible or part- time approach where possible.
Salary: £62,000 plus bonus and other benefits.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting and largest megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. Following on from the success of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the SZC Project is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk, which has obtained planning approval and Government financing support. The project has started construction and is now seeking private investment. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, which along with renewables, will support Britain to achieve Net Zero by 2050.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Marine Ecologist.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, with a hybrid working approach between our offices and your home. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively when appropriate.

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Marine Ecologist to join our Environmental Consenting and Assurance team. The successful candidate will support the ongoing ecological monitoring and assessment programs related to the development and operation of Sizewell C, with a focus on ensuring that marine habitats and species are protected and managed in accordance with environmental regulations and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expert advice on coastal and marine ecology to the SZC project, in particular to the main construction site.
  • Provide subject matter expert advice on marine consenting matters to the SZC main development site
  • Provide expertise on best practice for construction in the marine environment
  • Act as SZC Ltd's intelligent customer for oversight of relevant marine construction and monitoring activities
  • Collaborate with environmental consultants, project managers, and engineers to develop and implement effective mitigation and enhancement measures.
  • Contribute to environmental impact assessments (EIAs), regulatory reports, and license applications, ensuring compliance with the Marine Management Organisation (MMO), Environment Agency, and other relevant authorities.
  • Provide expert advice on the protection and management of marine habitats, species, and biodiversity.
  • Participate in stakeholder engagement with local communities, environmental organizations, and regulatory bodies, presenting ecological findings and addressing concerns related to marine ecology.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK and international marine ecological legislation, policies, and guidelines, applying this knowledge to ensure project compliance
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

  • Bachelors degree in marine ecology, marine environmental science or related marine subject
  • Strong understanding, and significant experience of working within marine environmental and planning, guidance, legislation and good practice as it relates to construction and infrastructure projects, including:
  • Marine & Coastal Access Act (2009)
  • The Planning Act (2008)
  • The Environmental Protection Act 1990
  • Detailed knowledge of marine environmental mitigation control measures.
  • Strong problem solving and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively.
  • Must be able to work independently and as an integrated member of the Marine Environment Team, the Environmental Consenting and Assurance team and the wider SZC project team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including be able to effectively negotiate and influence others.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to see projects through from start to finish.
  • Pro-active approach to working and ability to project manage site activities.
  • Experience of managing marine environmental compliance on large infrastructure/engineering projects.
Desirable

  • Higher degree in marine ecology, marine environmental science or related marine subject
  • Knowledge of the marine environmental aspects of the SZC project, including the DML, DCO, CoCP and subordinate management plans.
  • Experience of regulating or providing oversight and assurance on a large infrastructure/engineering project, including experience of successfully challenging inappropriate activities and behaviours
  • Experience of developing relationships or working with regulators.
  • Knowledge and experience of general environmental management on construction sites.
If the above sounds like you, then we'd love to hear from you!

#DestinationNuclear
#SZCjobs

Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project.

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another, aligned with our key values:

Respect: Value the rules and environment in which we operate

Positivity: Positively challenge poor quality and performance
Humility: Be open to other's points of view and ideas, be willing to debate and to compromise
Solidarity: One team, working closely together and helping each other
Clarity: Communicate clearly and consistently

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

We're dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we're delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you'd like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Why Join Us?

For more than 60 years, nuclear power stations in the UK have been quietly keeping Britain fuelled with massive amounts of home-grown energy.

Our teams up and down the country are proudly continuing to serve the nation - but they also have an eye on the future.

EDF is leading the UK's nuclear renaissance with the construction of a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C and plans for a new power station at Sizewell C in Suffolk.

Nuclear power is the most reliable, low-carbon energy source currently available to the UK. EDF is playing a key role in the development of nuclear sites, while Hinkley Point C will provide low-carbon electricity to meet 7% of the UK demand. The project is already making a positive impact on the local and national economy as well as boosting skills and education.

We're not just building new nuclear power stations. We're developing careers, upskilling generations and creating thousands of employment and apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of skills areas.

It takes a special kind of person to work in the nuclear energy industry and although we have thousands of them there's always a need for more.

Our industry has a mind-boggling range of opportunities and more jobs, and in more places, than you might think. But it's also an industry which is changing.

We're a responsible business and proud to be Britain's biggest generator of zero carbon electricity. With size, age and experience, we believe we can do even more.