Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Environment Manager
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Environmental Assessment Manager – Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Locations: Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford
Job Summary
Do you want a career where you can make a real difference to the UK’s energy transition? Our mission is to make the UK a clean energy superpower, achieving clean electricity by 2030 and accelerating net zero. Here at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping energy infrastructure planning, keeping bills down, and fostering green industries.
Our work is both timely and impactful. By joining DESNZ, you’ll:
- Help shape decisions on nationally significant infrastructure projects (e.g., offshore wind, large solar farms, energy-from-waste plants, CCS).
- Advise Ministers and senior officials on environmental risks tied to energy projects.
- Operate in an agile, collaborative, and inclusive culture, where your input drives meaningful change.
Benefits include:
- Flexible working options (job sharing, hybrid models).
- A world-class pension (employer contributes £12,678/year).
- 25–30 days’ paid leave, professional development support, and employee discounts.
We welcome Disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions throughout the recruitment process. Further details on reasonable adjustments are available here.
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About the Role
As the Environmental Assessment Manager, you’ll be a critical gatekeeper for energy infrastructure projects, advising on whether they meet strict environmental regulations while aligns with UK energy security and net zero goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess technical environmental data to inform consent decisions for:
- Offshore wind, onshore solar, energy-from-waste plants, and carbon capture/storage projects.
- Products Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs) and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
- Provide independent, timely advice to further green energy growth and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate across sectors (environment, energy, and policy) to balance development against ecological integrity.
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Impact: Your work directly supports cleaner energy, competitive pricing, and UK energy independence—without approving any project until its environmental risks are robustly evaluated.
Person Specification
Core Duties
- Deliver evidence-based environmental advice on nationally significant projects, meeting statutory deadlines.
- Advise on onshore/offshore energy projects, ensuring Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) comply with Habitats Regulations.
- Work under fast-paced conditions with multiple stakeholders, projects, and deadlines.
- Collaborate within the Environment Delivery team to provide mutual support and share expertise.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Criteria: ✔ A degree in environmental sciences (or equivalent). ✔ Experience writing/reviewing Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs) or Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). ✔ Proven ability to interpret complex environmental data and provide clear, risk-assessed advice to senior stakeholders.
Desirable Criteria: ✅ Specialist knowledge in landscape/visual assessment, land quality, water, noise, air quality, or human health impacts. ✅ Membership of relevant environmental professional bodies.
Assessment Criteria
During selection, we evaluate: Behaviours:
- Making Effective Decisions (balancing multiple constraints).
- Delivering at Pace ( navigating tight deadlines).
- Communicating and Influencing (collaborating and advising effectively).
Technical Skills: Professionalism, application of environmental policy frameworks, and stakeholder management.
Selection Process
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First Stage:
- Submit a CV + personal statement (max 750 words).
- Described your experience with Habitat Regulations Assessments (HRAs) and how it relates to the role.
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Civil Service Tests:
- Contract numerical and verbal reasoning tests (complete within 48 hours of invitation).
- Tests available on CS Jobs; planned maintenance on Sunday, 28 June.
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- Final Stage:
- Assessment day featuring:
- Behavioural and technical competency-based interviews.
- Preparation Presentation demonstrating your skills (details provided later).
- Assessment day featuring:
Sifted Applications: ✅ Approved on CV plus written statement. ❌ If high volume, applications sifted solely on qualifications.
Salary & Benefit Summary
- Starting salary: £43,765.
- Civil Service Pension: Employer contribution of £12,678/year.
- Further benefits:
- 25–30 days annual leave (incremental to 30).
- Hybrid working: 40–60% office attendance (hybrid policy).
- Security checks for UK assets required.
Gratification & Culture
✅ A ploy journe rating where your expertise truly shapes policy. ✅ Encouragement of life-long learning with robust professional development programs. ✅ Supportive, Inclusive%, and values-driven culture: We foster bold inquiry and collaborative problem-solving.
Diversity & Inclusion
DESNZ’s Disability Confident Employer badge ensures equitable opportunity for applicants with disabilities. We offer adjustment requests throughout the process—contact us here.
Non-UK workers must hold:
- UK right to work documentation (or ensure compliant as per DESS guidelines).
Security & Accessibility
⇒ Assessment: Successful candidates undergo criminal record checks. ⇒ All roleholders required to complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Next Steps
⏳ Tests close: 23:55 hrs GMT on Friday, 13 July 2026. ✈️ Visa sponsorship? DESNZ does not sponsor visas for this role.
Contact for Candidates: Claire Rannard – claire.rannard2@energysecurity.gov.uk
Civil Service Commitments
- Recruiting fairly, in line with Disability Confident and civil service principles.
- Holistic support for women, parents, carers, veterans, and neurodiversity as part of The Great Place to Work.
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