Nuclear New Build Senior Permitting Officer - 11671
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£34,879 (pro-rata)
Nuclear Power Stations are proposed in coastal locations including Hinkley Point C, Sizewell C, Bradwell B and Oldbury. The scale of these operations are greater than ever permitted before, and may significantly affect habitats. The decisions required to permit such activities can be highly technical, controversial and span the regulatory scopes of both the EA and MMO.
We are looking for a Senior Permitting Officer to join the NNB permitting team within the National Permitting Service, on an assignment basis for 24 months.
Working from an NPS hub (Bristol & Exeter, Solihull, Sheffield, Warrington, Nottingham or Ipswich) you will be expected to deliver effective pre-application advice on water quality permits for NNB projects. You will lead complex permit determinations, bringing together specialists from across the business to critique environmental assessments and deliver permitting decisions in a timely manner. You will collaborate with other Defra bodies to ensure all relevant environmental impacts/solutions are considered. Following permit handover you may need to provide technical support to customers in resolving pre-operational conditions.
You will work with E&B colleagues on improving/developing bespoke permitting processes. You will support the NNB Permit Coordinator on work stream progress, feedback on technical discussions and identify risks and issues.
We are looking for a Senior Permitting Officer to join the NNB permitting team within the National Permitting Service, on an assignment basis for 24 months.
Working from an NPS hub (Bristol & Exeter, Solihull, Sheffield, Warrington, Nottingham or Ipswich) you will be expected to deliver effective pre-application advice on water quality permits for NNB projects. You will lead complex permit determinations, bringing together specialists from across the business to critique environmental assessments and deliver permitting decisions in a timely manner. You will collaborate with other Defra bodies to ensure all relevant environmental impacts/solutions are considered. Following permit handover you may need to provide technical support to customers in resolving pre-operational conditions.
You will work with E&B colleagues on improving/developing bespoke permitting processes. You will support the NNB Permit Coordinator on work stream progress, feedback on technical discussions and identify risks and issues.
You will join the Water Quality Regime within NPS, and be managed by the NNB Permit Coordinator. You will be supported in this role by the Regime Lead, Regime Sponsor and Technical Specialists. You will be expected to share learnings and good practice with the SPO community.
The National Permitting Service has responsibility for delivering the majority of the Environment Agency’s permitting responsibilities. Our teams strive to enable businesses to operate whilst protecting the environment.
The National Permitting Service has responsibility for delivering the majority of the Environment Agency’s permitting responsibilities. Our teams strive to enable businesses to operate whilst protecting the environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain an open and honest relationship with customers, while being mindful of the need to be independent in our decision-making;
• Ability to solve process and technical problems in a risk-based and timely fashion, weighing up a range of information sources and considering differing viewpoints;
• Ability to explain complex, technical assessments in an accurate, accessible and engaging way;
• Ability to work independently and balance competing priorities – self-motivated and pro-active;
• Good planning and organisational skills to track work to completion;
• Experience in water discharge permitting.
Desirable skills
• A good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of regulators at the coast
• A good understanding of the Habitats Regulations
• Project management experience
• Ability to solve process and technical problems in a risk-based and timely fashion, weighing up a range of information sources and considering differing viewpoints;
• Ability to explain complex, technical assessments in an accurate, accessible and engaging way;
• Ability to work independently and balance competing priorities – self-motivated and pro-active;
• Good planning and organisational skills to track work to completion;
• Experience in water discharge permitting.
Desirable skills
• A good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of regulators at the coast
• A good understanding of the Habitats Regulations
• Project management experience
Rebecca Coales - rebecca.coales@environment-agency.gov.uk - 02030 254 661 / 07876 394 753
Simon Hewitt - simon.hewitt@environment-agency.gov.uk - 02030 251 011 / 07827 858 951
Simon Hewitt - simon.hewitt@environment-agency.gov.uk - 02030 251 011 / 07827 858 951
22/08/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
24 months
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.