Environmental Advisor

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Balfour Beatty Vinci
50:50 joint venture delivering major UK infrastructure projects, including HS2 civil engineering.
Advise on environmental compliance & sustainability for HS2 construction activities.
3 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
280,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Civil engineering
Construction services
Project management
Design‑build
General contracting
Technical services
Turnkey project delivery
BIM and digital engineering
Sector Specialisms
Rail Infrastructure
Transport Infrastructure
Major Projects
Residential Property Management and Development
Off-site Solutions
Pipe Fabrication and Installation
Rail Engineering
Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
environmental docs
risk register
compliance checks
mitigation plans
consent packs
ems systems

Develop and maintain the organisation of environmental documentation and other evidence to demonstrate compliance with procedures, policy and other contract or legal requirements.

Management of Environmental Opportunities and Risks, updating of register and progressing selected opportunity actions

Identify / obtain / ensure compliance of works with Construction Code of Practice and other environmental procedural and legal requirements

Development of environmental works solutions/mitigation and monitoring regimes

Working with delivery teams to compile environment consent packs prior to application. Management of consents and consent compliance.

Roll out of systems to ensure construction methodologies and programme meet Environmental Minimum Requirements and Project procedures/ management plans.

Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders and client representatives to ensure collaborative working relationships

Development of EMS documentation and systems

What you bring
environmental legislation
ems knowledge
computer literacy
training experience
consents compliance
communication

A sound knowledge of environmental legislation and principles of environmental management systems

28 underbridges and 11 underpasses

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills

Firm grasp of the benefits of working collaboratively to obtain the best outcome

9.3km of viaducts

High level of computer literacy

Please note candidates will need to have a current valid right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Experience of delivering environmental based training.

Experience of compiling, applying and compliance of environmental consents.

Experienced required

Benefits

Family friendly leave policies

Excellent pension contributions

62 overbridges

Healthcare

Car/ car allowance

Benefits of working with us

Free parking

Travel allowance for eligible candidates

Access to employee assistance programmes

Flexible working available for some roles

Access to annual flu vaccinations

Flexible working

Training + Development
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Company
Overview
90 km Track
Rail Infrastructure
Building significant railway infrastructure across the UK.
11 km Viaducts
Bridge Construction
Constructing long viaducts as part of major transport projects.
9,000 Workers
Peak Workforce
Managing a large team during peak project phases.
Multi-billion GBP
Project Funding
Securing large-scale funding for major infrastructure projects.
  • Born from a 50:50 alliance between two construction giants, this joint venture tackles the UK’s toughest infrastructure challenges.
  • Backed by VINCI’s global scale and Balfour Beatty’s UK expertise.
  • Its portfolio spans railways, highways, viaducts, tunnelling and heavy civil structures across complex terrain.
  • Unique in merging global construction muscle with local delivery; it’s executing landmark UK works funded at scale.
  • Its projects combine high technical demands and scale, shaping transport infrastructure with lasting national impact.
Culture + Values
  • We put safety first.
  • We deliver excellence in everything we do.
  • We collaborate with our customers and partners.
  • We embrace innovation and technology.
  • We care about the communities we work in.
  • We respect and support our people.
Environment + Sustainability
2050 Target
Net Zero Goal
Aim to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
  • Reducing carbon emissions across projects through the use of sustainable construction methods.
  • Sustainable use of resources and materials.
  • Minimizing waste and maximizing recycling on projects.
  • Continually improving environmental management practices.
  • Promoting the use of renewable energy sources where possible.
Inclusion & Diversity
Unconscious Bias Training
Employee Development
Comprehensive training programs are implemented to address and mitigate unconscious bias, fostering a culture of inclusivity and awareness.
Gender Parity Targets
Recruitment & Promotion
Strategic goals are set to achieve gender balance in both recruitment and promotion processes, ensuring equitable opportunities for all employees.
  • Committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • Focus on increasing female representation in the workforce and leadership positions.
  • Cultivate a culture where all employees can be themselves.
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