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Location: Southwest England HybridType: PermanentSector: NuclearDescriptionOur client is a global leader in the nuclear power industry.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Permitting Manager to develop and maintain the environmental impacts assessment for a significant nuclear sector project in the UK. This role is crucial to the project's success, ensuring high levels of regulatory compliance and environmental protection standards.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop comprehensive environmental assessment frameworks, handbooks, and detailed planning schedulesModel, measure, and assess environmental radioactivity and other environmental contaminantsUndertake offsite radiological and environmental impact assessments for discharges and disposal routesAuthor technical specifications for environmental baseline studies and regulatory submission reportsCoordinate with technical specialists, engineers, and operations teams to gather input data for environmental assessmentsEnsure identification of relevant environmental features, devices, systems, and circuits that are important to environmental protectionDevelop processes for Design Reviews, HAZIDs, HAZOPs, and HASANs adequate for environmental complianceAuthor and review environmental assessments and reportsIdentify relevant environmental impact scenarios and established processes for implementationManage environmental scenarios during construction, including impact assessments and change controlLiaise with Environment Agency (EA) and Local Planning Authority (LPA) during the permitting processProvide subject matter expert guidance on environmental matters to project teams and senior managementContribute to project environmental assessment workshops, design reviews, and BAT (Best Available Techniques) optioneeringFacilitate understanding of UK environmental regulatory context through briefing and trainingKey RequirementsMaster's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related fieldExperience in environmental assessment in an authoring roleExperience in developing specifications, scopes of work, environmental methodologies, and assessment strategiesSenior-level expertise in one or more specific areas of environmental analysis (e.g., ecology, soil characteristics, aqueous or gaseous discharge, radioactive contaminant management)Experience in environmental assessment governance, regulatory challenge, review, and regulator liaisonStrong knowledge of UK environmental regulations and permitting processesExperience within the nuclear sector highly desirableExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to take on a challenging and rewarding role in a cutting-edge nuclear project.Given current workloads, Simpson Booth regrets to inform that in the instance you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, you should consider yourself unsuccessful at this time.