Package Manager in Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Shape the Environmental Future of Major Engineering Programmes

Our Client has a requirement for a Package Manager, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Culham.

Role Purpose:

• Provide expert environmental engineering support within a major decommissioning programme.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, standards, and governance requirements.
• Develop and implement environmental management strategies aligned with ISO14001.
• Lead environmental risk management activities and support environmental case development.
• Embed environmental requirements into engineering design, planning, and execution activities.
• Coordinate environmental inputs across multiple programme workstreams and stakeholders.
• Support capability development through training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on decommissioning strategy, including phasing, prioritisation, and critical decision-making to secure environmental benefits.
• Develop and maintain the Environmental Management Strategy for assigned projects.
• Ensure development, implementation, and compliance with technical processes and operating procedures during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Author and deliver key environmental documents, including:
  • Regulatory Interface Arrangements
  • Radiological Monitoring Strategy
  • Carbon Management Strategy
  • Sustainability Strategy
• Lead development of the Environmental Case for design and decommissioning activities in coordination with Safety Case teams.
• Act as the intelligent customer for environmental discipline activities, defining scope and procurement strategies for outsourced environmental studies.
• Ensure environmental requirements are embedded into engineering design and execution through BAT workshops, ENVID processes, and deliverable planning.
• Identify and assess environmental risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues where required.
• Work closely with contractors, demolition teams, and facility managers to ensure safe and compliant execution considering radiological, COSHH, and industrial hazards.
• Provide integration across programme areas to optimise resources, avoid overlaps, and ensure environmental aspects are consistently addressed.
• Deliver training and upskilling sessions on environmental legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Validate outputs of environmental studies, monitor compliance, and contribute to performance evaluations of service providers.
• Support continuous improvement through integration of lessons learned and industry best practice.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant environmental, engineering, or related discipline.
• Expert understanding of environmental and sustainability legislation, government standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management Systems, including certification processes.
• Familiarity with Best Available Techniques (BAT) and Environmental Impact Identification (ENVID) methodologies.
• Knowledge of environmental requirements relating to radiological operations and permitting.
• Understanding of Health and Safety at Work legislation and associated compliance requirements.
• Extensive experience in environmental engineering within large and complex programmes.
• Proven track record within decommissioning, demolition, or facility decommissioning environments.
• Experience embedding environmental requirements into engineering design and delivery activities.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Experience validating environmental studies and managing external service providers.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and persuasive technical reports.
• Effective relationship-building skills with stakeholders across all organisational levels.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and proactively transfer knowledge.

Company information
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Package Manager looking for new employment.
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for First Recruitment Group, a 50 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by First Recruitment Group, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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