Environmental Project Officer

ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.

Our teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world—today.

Join us and start building tomorrow’s world today!

ALTEN UK is seeking an Environmental Project Officer to support the delivery of high‑impact sustainability and environmental management initiatives across multiple UK sites. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys stakeholder engagement, and is passionate about driving meaningful environmental change.

• Location: Broughton
• On Site: 4x days Onsite 
• Clearance: Not required 
• Experience Level: Mid - Senior 

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and maintenance of environmental regulatory compliance across UK sites.
• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of the Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001.
• Help integrate sustainability practices into day‑to‑day operations and business processes.
• Contribute to sustainability engagement activities, social value initiatives, and community programmes.
• Coordinate and manage sustainability‑related projects, particularly across the Belfast and Prestwick sites.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, sustainability standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Practical experience with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001 processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and engaging sustainability content.
• Strong organisational and project management abilities, capable of coordinating activities across multiple sites.
• Confident stakeholder engagement skills, with a diplomatic and collaborative working style.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Awareness of global sustainability issues, trends, and emerging topics.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience supporting or maintaining ISO 14001 certification within a multi‑site organisation.
• Background in QHSE, environmental compliance, or sustainability‑focused project delivery.
• Familiarity with social value initiatives, community engagement, or cultural change programmes.

Why join us? 

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.