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 work from home 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.
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 supportrelating toimplementation of management systems on site, sustainability performance andlegal 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 Advisorrole 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