Environmental Advisor

Overview

Environmental Advisor- Construction – South Patch / M1 Corridor projects

Reputable Tier 1 Building Main Contractor.

Ecologists and Environmental Consultants also considered with a view of transferring experience over to main contractor side - good opportunity for career progression.

Recent graduates also considered (With an environmental related degree). Experienced candidates as well as juniors / graduate levels both considered (Roles available at several levels).

Mix of remote work and visiting sites. Sites can be across the South East / South Central and some South West and East Anglia, so flexibility to travel is required, but bulk of recent work being along the M1 Corridor.

What Makes This Company Great?

• Growing turnover, currently over £1 billion
• Very busy and stable pipeline of work.
• Diverse range of projects including Industrial / Distribution, Commercial, PRS, Hotels and Civils / Highways.
• Multi million pound projects £20m - £100m range.
• Attractive salary + Car Allowance + Guaranteed Bonus.
• Great place for training and progression
• Very low staff turnover.

Would you be open to find out more about what else makes them stand out as one of, if not the BEST employers in construction? - then apply today.

Job Role

The role is to provide environmental assistance and advice to pre-construction and construction operations. Seekingsomeone who is self motivated, good at communicating through various media and who is able to fit into multiple site teams with ease.

Responsibilities

Training

• Ensure training courses are kept up to date and aligned with industry standards /Deliver environmental training / Provide mentoring to new staff where appropriate /Provide and deliver Toolbox talks

Communication

• Liaise with Environmental Advisors and Health and Safety Advisors
• Attend Business System Review/team/client Meetings as required
• Compose reports for Senior Leadership Meetings
• Draft and distribute alerts, posters and newsletters
• Attend Client Environmental Forums
• Attend Industry organisations, e.g. CECA, BUILD UK

Project Assistance

• Regular site inspection for each site
• Technical support relating to implementation of management systems on site, sustainability performance and legal compliance.
• Liaison with environmental regulators on behalf of site teams.
• Support in complying with other environmental related requirements (e.g. planning conditions, client requirements, BREEAM / CEEQUAL).

Winning Work

• Assist with Tenders and Prequalification as requested

External Audits

• Assist in preparation and presentation for external audit

Processes

• Ensure environmental processes are up to date, relevant and fit for purpose
• Communicate any changes to management system
• Highlight and communicate Best Practice

Requirements

To be considered for this Environmental Advisor role you must meet the following criteria:

• Up to date knowledge of UK environmental Legislation
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems
• Degree in environmental management or equivalent - highly desirable
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Computer literate
• Full UK Driving Licence with flexibility to visit sites
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to form good working relationships with multi-disciplined teams
• Able to work autonomously and manage own commitments/diary/scheduling.
• Previous employment with a main contractor, sub contractor or Consultancy.
• Previous employment in an Environmental Advisor, Environmental Coordinator, Environmental Manager, Ecologist, Environmental Consultant or similar role.

Remuneration

The successful Environmental Advisor will receive:

• £25,000 - £45,000 (Dependent on experience)
• Car / Allowance
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Bonus

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

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