Job Title: Environmental Management and Sustainability Specialist
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Package: £51,975 - £57,750 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits
Role ID: SF20416
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow, we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations, our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Environmental Management and Sustainability Specialist at our Farnborough or Bristol site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As an Environmental Management and Sustainability Specialist, you will help ensure sustainability principles and environmental best practice are embedded throughout the lifecycle of Defence equipment, infrastructure, and services.
Day-to-day, you'll work closely with MOD customers, regulators, and multidisciplinary project teams to deliver environmental management and sustainability support across a broad portfolio of Defence programmes. You will contribute to environmental assessments, environmental case reporting, compliance activities, and sustainability initiatives while helping customers manage environmental risks and regulatory obligations throughout project lifecycles.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Provide environmental and sustainability advice across Defence programmes, supporting compliance and environmental risk management
- Support environmental planning, assessment, and compliance activities for Defence equipment, infrastructure, and disposal programmes
- Produce and contribute to Environmental Case Reports, Environmental Impact Assessments, and POEMS-related environmental deliverables
- Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Engage with Defence customers, regulators, local authorities, and key stakeholders through workshops and meetings
- Conduct site visits and assessments across the UK while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams
Essential experience of the Environmental Management and Sustainability Specialist:
- Experience delivering environmental management, sustainability, or environmental compliance activities within Defence or another highly regulated industry
- Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems including ISO 14001
- Experience supporting Environmental Impact Assessments, environmental screening, and scoping activities
- Understanding of environmental legislation, regulatory compliance, and environmental risk management principles
- Experience producing environmental case reports or similar environmental assurance documentation
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers and project teams
Essential qualifications for the Environmental Management and Sustainability Specialist:
- Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough or Bristol site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.
Multi-Site
QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.
Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.
Our Recruitment Process:
At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com. One of our recruitment team will contact you.
Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.
Why Join QinetiQ?
As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.
As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq
Our Benefits
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
- Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
- Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community
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