Foreword

Ronald Reagan - 40th President of the United States of America - said that “All the waste in a year from a nuclear power plant can be stored under a desk.” With this quote in my mind, the 13th issue of the Allen & York newsletter will look at the recent British Energy (BE) takeover by EDF.

French group EDF agreed to takeover British Energy for £12.5 billion to kick start the UK’s nuclear power strategy. They have taken control of all British Energy’s nuclear power stations and are currently in the planning stages of developing new stations in the UK.

The Prime Minister, in support of Reagan’s quote said, “Nuclear is clean, secure and affordable and will save more than 14 million tonnes of CO2 emissions a year moving towards a low carbon future.”

BE currently employs 6,000 people whom EDF pledged they would ‘recognise and appreciate’ the importance of their employees and preserve their rights under their original terms. Alongside the safeguarding of existing employees, EDF’s investment in the British nuclear industry will help create thousands of skilled jobs.

Allen & York’s Energy Group work with many of the major utilities and consultancies that operate within the wider power generation sector.  We play an integral part in ensuring the future security of the UK energy market by identifying and supplying our clients with appropriate and tailored recruitment solutions in-line with their requirements.

Finally, we’re sure that storing nuclear waste under a desk might raise a few eyebrows today so it is worth bearing in mind that our Health and Safety and Waste groups can assist in providing some comprehensive solutions here.

This month newsletter highlights another fine selection of our most recent energy vacancies.  This is by no means exhaustive so don’t hesitate to get in touch with the energy group for a chat. 

To see what our other groups are all about check out our new globally focused website at www.allen-york.com.  We also provide a chance for you to advertise and gain direct access to our wealth of energy focused contacts so if this is of interest don't hesitate to get in touch.

Senior Carbon Consultant
SALARY: Up to £40K plus benefits and equity	Location: London
Working for a Specialist Carbon Management Company you will have a consultancy background and have experience of energy, carbon or environmental consulting along with project and client management experience.

Energy Director
SALARY: £70-90K	Location: Berkshire
In this role you will be dealing with a significant R&D and manufacturing site with an energy spend of £20 Million, moving to £35 Million. You will be responsible for a team of five and have direct communication lines to the Managing Director of the site company and also our client.
Climate Change Practice Leader
SALARY: Up to £90K (c.$220 AUD)	Location: Australia
Manage and develop greenhouse gas and energy management services for a leading global consultancy. Build on your hands on technical skills and experience in the field of Climate Change. An exciting position to develop and lead a team in this challenging and rapidly emerging area.
Director of Energy & Sustainability
SALARY: Up to £85K	Location: Oxford
Director level sustainability position with an M&E consultancy that has doubled in size in the last three years. Opportunity to add leadership, technical excellence, direction and focus to their current sustainability activities. It’s a creative and strategic focused role that, for the right candidate, will offer the freedom to take forward this part of the business.