Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670

Senior Advisor Contaminated Land and Minewaters - 31670

Are you a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivery and experience in land contamination and/or abandoned mines? We have an exciting opportunity to join the national Land and Contamination Management team as a Senior Advisor to lead project work tackling the historic legacy of land contamination and water pollution from abandoned mines.Responsibilities

Be the Environment Agency’s Programme Executive for both the Contaminated Land and Water and Abandoned Metal Mines Programmes.Support and deliver on contentious issues arising from legacy contamination, helping to support Government growth ambitions and our commitments under the Environmental Improvement Plan.Build positive relationships with Defra and other government departments, stakeholders and partners, including leading national engagement with the Mining Remediation Authority on water pollution from historical coal mining and recovering heat from underground coal mines.Share technical expertise across the land contamination portfolio, including remediation work via voluntary remediation or spatial planning, review and update of environmental permits for treatment of contaminated soils and groundwater, regulation of Part 2A Special Sites, and publication of State of Contaminated Land Reports.Lead and manage a small number of direct reports in this technical field.Team context

You will join the Land and Contamination Management Team in the Environment and Business (EandB) Directorate. The team is dispersed and works with a wide range of technical and project teams nationwide. We promote a positive, inclusive culture and use evidence, engagement, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy and secure resources.Experience / skills Required

Technical expertise and experience tackling legacy contamination from land contamination and/or pollution from abandoned mines (preferably both) and ability to manage associated risks and challenges.Operational knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance; a thorough understanding of the Contaminated Land Regime under Part 2A EPA 1990 is desirable.Project and programme management experience including investigation/remediation of land affected by contamination or water polluted by abandoned mines, delivering results to time, cost and quality.Experience of leading and managing high-performing teams.Experience informing and influencing government departments or stakeholders on contentious or complex topics.Technical requirements

Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline (Essential).Chartered status or working towards chartership (Desirable).Development opportunities and contact

Development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. The role is national with flexible/hybrid working arrangements. Some travel and overnights may be required. Read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for more information. If you have questions, contact phil.whitaker@environment-agency.gov.uk.Applications are typically blind-assessed using competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams will be held within two weeks of the closing date. If you are on a reserve list, your details may be held for up to 6 months for potential future ..... full job details .....