Air Environmental Professional

Job Description

Job DescriptionAre you driven to make positive contributions to manage or reduce the environmental impact of our aircraft platforms and systems If so, we, are actively looking for an experienced Engineer with some experience in Environmental Management or an EnvironmentalManager with some experience in Engineering to lead on environmental protection and sustainability within our aircraft platforms and systems delivery teams.Our Acquisition Environmental Protection elements, within our delivery teams, have a role for an individual who is a passionate environmental professional who is qualified and capable.This role offers you the opportunity to support our Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in our aircraft platforms and systems delivery teams, whilst ensuring we meet our commitment to champion environmental protection and sustainability. If you are seekinga challenging role, offering great development opportunities and the chance to make a real difference in supporting our Armed Forces, apply today!We operate hybrid working and your duty station can be aligned at any of the following locations:

• MOD Abbey Wood, Filton, Bristol BS34 8JH
• RAF Brize Norton, Carterton OX18 3LX
• RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8HT

Please note regular attendance at your permanent duty station (the locations stated above) may be required for this position. For all roles, there will be a requirement for some domestic travel. There may be a requirement for short periods of detached dutyin the UK, which may involve overnight stays.Due to security, this role is available for UK nationals (sole or dual) only, who are eligible for security clearance without caveats. If you hold a dual British nationality, your application will still be considered however there may be restrictions onyour assignments or work travel. Each applicant will be considered on a case-by-case basis.ResponsibilitiesAs a qualified Environmental Manager within an aircraft platforms and systems delivery team, you will be responsible for providing environmental management advice and playing an active part in the Environmental Management System (EMS) for the aircraft platformor equipment. This will include regular interaction with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including the equipment end-user.Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of process to satisfy the DE&S corporate standards for Environmental Management
• Developing, managing and maintaining effective EMS. Identifying and analysing environmental impacts and contributes to the identification and evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring that these are adequately documented and managed
• Working with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance with relevant UK and EU legislation and regulations, MOD regulations and DE&S policy
• Ensuring compliance with Project Orientated Environmental Management System (POEMS) to ensure that the projects EMS is robust and proportionate to the level of environmental challenge
• Producing, reviewing, endorsing and recommending acceptance of environmental artefacts

• Overseeing the management of contractual aspects to ensure environmental requirements are captured and the management of contractors who perform environmental activities

• Providing informed environmental advice to decision makers through project environmental panels

• Identify opportunities and implement actions to help DE&S reach Net Zero, Resource Management and Environmental Objectives

What you will be assessed againstTo be found successful you must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• You will hold a minimum of a HNC (i.e., Level 4) qualification in a relevant Engineering/Science related subject, or will demonstrate the equivalent skills, knowledge and experience, and be able to achieve Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or Practitioner Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment once in the post
• You will hold Practitioner status in environmental practices or will demonstrate the ability to achieve within 12 months
• You will have experience in the use of Environmental Management Tools & Processes, such as previous experience in an environmental protection role developing an Environmental Management System
• You will have experience of providing technical advice and delivery of environmental products or services from within a regulated sector, such as aviation, rail, oil, gas, power or manufacturing.

Keyskills :
Engineering