A career that will deliver change. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero.

Location: Based in London office 3 days a week. Hybrid working available. 

Employment Type: Permanent.

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience.

Closing date: Sunday 2nd April 2023.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a career which is rewarding, at the cutting edge of project development and where you can really make a difference? Come and join our expanding Sizewell C (SZC) team and work on one of the most exciting projects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. The SZC Project is a ~£20bn nuclear new build project in Suffolk which is currently seeking finance from HMG and investors, with a view to start construction in 2023. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for 60 years, supporting our objective to help Britain achieve Net Zero by 2050.

As an Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Specialist, you’ll be supporting the ESG Lead in the implementation of the Sizewell C (SZC) ESG Strategy and embedding ESG within the project. This includes research and analysis of various issues impacting ESG performance and being a key support in delivering ESG requirements of SZC’s investors.

Our teams are set up to work flexibly, therefore you don’t have to live in London. If you’re able to travel to the London office to collaborate with your team and stakeholders when required, you can be based anywhere in the UK. We provide a full suite of IT equipment to ensure that our employees can work from home comfortably and effectively. 
 

The Role 

We are looking for someone who can support implementation of SZC ESG Strategy across the organisation including; input in development of organisational frameworks necessary to embed sustainability into the project’s DNA, drafting papers, presentation materials, and conducting ESG assessments.

You’ll be responsible for preparing and delivering high quality research, analytical work and reports focused on ESG and green finance requirements. This includes research of sustainability issues and stakeholder interests. 

The role will allow you to support the implementation of ESG requirements through the supply chain using the SZC ESG requirements database and related audit process.

Working closely with the ESG team, you will provide support in terms of developing the carbon management strategy.

If that all sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you! A full job description is available on request.
 

The Skills

You’ll bring your enthusiasm for developing a career in sustainability/ESG along with a good understanding of the fundamental sustainability principles.

It would be great if you have strong report writing skills as well as advanced knowledge of MS Word and Excel. 

You’re likely to have a degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical or Civil Engineering, Climate Sciences or Financial discipline or equivalent experience. 

Being a good communicator with a pro active approach to problem solving is essential.
 

Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work, where everyone is welcome.

To fulfil our commitment of doing the power of good for Britain, our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve.  Every worker on SZC, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities.  By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work and a more successful project. 

We create the right environment where people feel able to bring their whole selves to work. Whilst working together there is mutual trust and appreciation created through the building of meaningful relationships with one another.

Everyone is able to get the most from their work and the workplace, and in return, give their best.

Competitive Salary & Benefits

We’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives and we’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. 

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holiday and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.

Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.