Environmental Compliance Advisor - E.ON : Job Details

We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

Salary - £44,199 - £56,113 + great benefits

Contract- 12-month Fixed Term

Location - Kingswinford, Coventry or Nottingham with hybrid working. Involving travel to other sites when required.

We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

At E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK, we are leading the way in the UK's energy transition, playing a pivotal role in achieving net zero. We specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable energy infrastructure, including heat networks that provide efficient, low-carbon heating solutions to communities and businesses. With our projects, we are reducing carbon footprints and driving forward the shift to cleaner energy. Join us and be part of a team that’s not just imagining a greener future but actively building it.Right now, we’re looking for an Environmental Compliance Advisor to join our team. Here you’ll provide expert environmental advice and guidance, using effective risk control systems, procedures and standards.

This broad role will cover legislative, policy and good practice compliance in addition to technical management and support of environmental compliance requirements.

Providing technical environmental compliance subject matter expertise, in particular regarding environmental permitting and consenting requirements, within an ISO14001 framework to meet business demand for environmental compliance support.

If you’re passionate about how we achieve our net zero targets and you want to help drive this journey, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Providing technical expert environmental advice to support EIS in meeting their regulatory environmental requirements and liaise with the external regulators/auditors/compliance scheme operators as required.
• Liaising with external regulators, auditors and compliance scheme operators as required.
• Maintain tools and systems needed to determine and report on environmental compliance activities
• Contribute to the delivery of carbon CO2 emissions verification and surrender of corresponding allowances for all activities under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS).
• Maintaining expert knowledge of relevant environmental legislation both current and planned.
• Supporting specific environmental compliance processes as directed.
• Representing E.ON in cross-industry working groups as required.
• Acting with the delegated authority of the Senior Environmental Manager when nominated.
• Maintaining competency on specialised areas of subject matter expertise.
• Support the business in the implementation of an integrated management system approach to deliver continuous environmental improvement.

What we need from you

• An Environmental related degree or a minimum 5 years’ experience in an environmental role, preferably in the combustion or industrial sector.
• Experience of ISO14001.
• Expert understanding of relevant environmental legislation and regulation sufficient to be able to deliver effective environmental subject matter expertise in an Energy Solutions Business.
• Planning and organising skills to include effective prioritising, and a commitment to personal development.
• A proven ability to identify and analyse situations by isolating key issues, evaluating relevant data and drawing appropriate conclusions
• Working knowledge of policies and procedures which affect the management of the business activities relevant to the role
• Project management and planning skills, with ability to meet committed deadlines
• Highly skilled, analysis and report creation and writing skills
• Full EU/UK Driver’s license required

Here's what else you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.

• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.