Environmental Manager

Company Description

STEP Fusion

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd, a subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), is at the forefront of developing fusion sustainable energy. Through the design and delivery of STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme we aim to build a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040.

UKFE will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year.

Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week
, however, we actively support requests for Flexible Working.

A full list of our benefits can be found here

For more information on UKFE, visit

As an employee of UKFE you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

The salary for this role is £73,190 plus a Specialist Allowance which is non-contractual and non-pensionable + excellent benefits including outstanding pension.

The closing date to apply for this position is the 16th July 2026

This UKFE vacancy will be based at our site in West Burton, Nottinghamshire

As Environmental Manager, you will define and deliver the environmental strategy across the full lifecycle of the STEP programme from concept and design through to construction, operation, and decommissioning.

You’ll act as the senior environmental authority, ensuring environmental risks are proactively managed and that the programme stands up to scrutiny from regulators, government, and the public.

• Define and deliver the overarching environmental strategy aligned with regulatory and sustainability expectations
• Embed environmental performance into engineering, design, and delivery decisions
• Provide senior‑level technical leadership across the programme

• Establish and lead a high‑performing environmental function
• Develop capability across engineering and delivery teams
• Foster a culture of environmental stewardship, innovation, and collaboration

• Lead the development of a robust, evidence‑based Environmental Case
• Ensure integration of environmental considerations with safety, design, and operations
• Oversee environmental assessments, modelling, emissions, and waste strategies
• Ensure application of Best Available Techniques (BAT)

• Define and deliver the environmental consenting and permitting strategy
• Lead environmental inputs into the Development Consent Order (DCO)
• Act as the primary interface with regulators and stakeholders
• Ensure all submissions are robust, defensible, and credible

• Act as a senior leader within the Design Authority and wider organisation
• Represent the programme with credibility externally
• Drive a culture where environmental excellence underpins programme success
• Champion continuous improvement and evidence‑based decision‑making

You are a strategic environmental leader with experience in large‑scale, complex programmes—ideally within highly regulated environments such as energy, nuclear, infrastructure, or major projects.

You will bring:

• Proven experience shaping and delivering environmental strategy at programme level
• Strong expertise in environmental permitting, regulatory engagement, and impact assessment
• Experience developing Environmental Cases or similar frameworks
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders
• A track record of navigating evolving or ambiguous regulatory landscapes
• A passion for sustainability and driving innovation in environmental performance

• Be at the forefront of fusion energy…