Environmental Engineer - SC cleared

We’re working with a leading defence client to find an experienced Environmental Engineer for a contract role based primarily in Bristol, with a flexible hybrid working arrangement (three days onsite in Bristol and one in Merthyr Tydfil each week). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Ajax Programme, supporting environmental compliance and engineering in a high-profile defence environment.

In this position, you will provide vital environmental engineering support across the Ajax programme, ensuring that environmental management systems and legislative requirements are effectively implemented. You’ll lead assurance activities, manage environmental risks, and support critical air quality and toxicity testing efforts. In doing so, you'll produce and review environmental documentation, maintain governance arrangements, and offer expert advice to project leadership.

• Developing and maintaining Ajax's environmental management and governance frameworks
• Leading environmental compliance and assurance activities
• Managing environmental risks, impacts, and hazardous materials
• Supporting air quality, toxicity, and human-in-the-loop testing
• Producing and endorsing Environmental Cases and related deliverables
• Providing environmental guidance to project teams and leadership
• Managing relationships with contractors and suppliers regarding environmental requirements
• Building environmental capability within the Ajax team to ensure sustainability and resilience

We’re looking for someone with:

• A minimum Level 4 NQF qualification in a relevant engineering or science discipline
• Extensive experience in environmental management and protection best practices, especially within complex programmes
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, risk assessment, impact management, and environmental management tools such as ASEMS, POEMS, SEMS, or AEMS
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer/Scientist status (or equivalent) and membership of a recognised professional institution
• Proven experience advising on environmental compliance, supporting governance frameworks, and managing contractual relationships
• SC Security Clearance

• Experience working within a defence programme or managing environmental activities within a Major Programme (GMPP/CAT
  
  A) would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder engagement, and analytical decision-making skills will support your success in this role.

• Location:
  
  Bristol, with hybrid working (3 days onsite in Bristol, 1 in Merthyr Tydfil)
• Start: ASAP
• Duration:
  Until 31st March 2027, with scope to extend
• Day rate:
  Up to £570 per day (inside IR35, ex VAT)
• Security clearance: SC minimum