Ecology Lead

Sizewell C’s business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Overall, whilst the Company is in the construction phase, the Boards’ principal focus is on the development and construction of Sizewell C on time, on budget and to the highest quality and safety standards. The Company is maturing to meet all these requirements.

Sizewell C is economically regulated by OFGEM under the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model similar to other UK electricity distribution networks and Thames Tideway.

Sizewell C construction strategy is to replicate the design of Hinkley Point C, using the majority of the same supply chain, but innovating in the way it is delivered to achieve savings in time and cost of around 20%. The CCO will need to be guided by and incorporate lessons learned from the Hinkley Point C commercial delivery to achieve Sizewell C’s ambition.

Following Financial Completion and Revenue Commencement, Sizewell C is fully funded and is owned by;
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero representing HM Government, La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure.

Sizewell C is entering an exciting phase of growth as we mature into an independent organisation and continue building one of the UK’s largest and most important energy projects. We are now recruiting the below position.

• 5% CIP Bonus
• Pension up to 15% employer contribution
• Flexible benefits
  - Cash Allowance

Sizewell C is seeking an experienced Ecology Lead to drive the successful delivery of our ambitious ecological mitigation, compensation and habitat enhancement programme across the project and within our new nature reserves such as Wild Aldhurst in Leiston.

Reporting to the Water, Ecology & Land SME, you will provide visible leadership for ecology across the project, ensuring environmental commitments are delivered while creating lasting benefits for nature in Suffolk and local communities.

• Lead ecological compliance across the Sizewell C project.
• Champion a nature-first approach that delivers measurable biodiversity gains.
• Ensure compliance with DCO requirements, Protected Species Licences and environmental commitments.
• Act as the Named Ecologist on relevant licences.
• Oversee ecological monitoring, habitat creation and enhancement programmes.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, local authorities and environmental stakeholders.
• Support environmental governance groups and regulatory engagement.
• Drive environmental best practice across project teams and contractors.

You’ll be an experienced environmental professional with a proven track record of delivering ecological compliance and biodiversity gain on large, complex infrastructure or construction projects.

• A degree in Ecology, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation and Protected Species Licences.
• Experience working in highly regulated environments.
• Excellent communication, influencing and problem-solving skills.

Experience with in major infrastructure, energy, nuclear or engineering projects would be highly advantageous.

• Be part of one of the UK's most significant clean energy projects.
• Help create a lasting environmental and biodiversity legacy.
• Play a key role in supporting the UK's net zero ambitions.

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