Environmental Advisor

Description

• Maintain awareness of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), PAS 2080 (Carbon Management in Infrastructure), and alignment with Omexom and associated industry sustainability targets.
• Ensure on-site compliance with environmental legislation and coach teams in applying controls and mitigations.
• Advise the business on best practice in areas of corporate, ethical, and social responsibility, and address any issues arising.
• Integrity & Responsibility – Take responsibility for duties and manage them effectively to ensure high-quality results.
• Support project teams in investigating environmental incidents and help implement controls to prevent recurrence.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and subcontractors on environmental management and sustainability matters.
• Support sustainability activities for both project and business.
• Assist with providing advice and support to operational teams on environmental & sustainability matters, including advising on latest low or zero-carbon technologies.
• Assist with maintaining relationships with regulators, clients, subcontractors, and local stakeholders.
• Support and conduct audit and assurance activities, including facilitating external audits by clients and certification bodies.
• Provide support to operations and design teams on compliance and project-specific mitigation measures, including pollution control and ecology protection.
• Produce internal and external reports as required (e.g. case studies, environmental & sustainability performance).

Requirements

• Full UK driver’s licence and flexibility to travel.
• Internal Auditor qualification desirable.
• Educated to degree level in Environmental Science or Environmental Management.
• Understanding of the construction operating environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new IT packages as required.
• Self-motivated with the ability to motivate staff at all levels.
• Ability to share knowledge and skills with colleagues and contribute to the development of team capabilities.
• Ability to establish effective networks internally and externally.
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly from home, office, and site-based environments.
• Practical experience and knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, environmental licences and consent applications, and regulator consultation.
• Good knowledge of ISO 14001 (training can be provided if required).
• Strong knowledge of environmental management and sustainability issues, including Water Environment, Ecology, Archaeology, and Private Water Supplies.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Membership of an Environmental Body (e.g. IES, IEMA) desirable.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance