Environmental Advisor
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Full Job Description
We are looking for a site based Environmental Advisor to join the
Construction Team on one of the most exciting and challenging projects
in East Suffolk.
This is a contract role to run to the end
of the year but likely to be long term.
As an Environmental
Advisor you will be part of a team of environmental professionals
supporting the Construction Delivery Team working to ensure that all
environmental & sustainability aspects of the project are managed
effectively. You will work collaboratively with our Tier 1 Partners
across the project to drive environmental performance and ensure
compliance with the various Regulatory Consents and Permits in place.
Principal Accountabilities
• Undertaking site
inspections of contractors’ work areas and relaying observations
and/or reporting environmental issues where necessary,
•
Provision of written and verbal advice on environment legislation,
permits, and environmental planning constraints for all activities on
site
• Reviewing of contractors’ environmental management plans
and RAMs, to ensure they are compliant with environmental regulations
and standards
• Support for the self-assessment and internal
audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable
legislation, processes and procedures and environmental best practice
• Supporting and leading on investigations of environmental
incidents, including the provision of reports and recommended actions
to prevent re-occurrence of incidents and
• Recognise contractual
issues and escalate to the Environmental & Sustainability Manager in a
risk proportional manner.
Knowledge, Skills,
Qualifications, Experience
• Experience in an Environmental
Management role on a dynamic construction or industrial project (site
based).
• Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation in the
UK relevant to construction or industrial installations, plus
knowledge of the supporting guidance, reference notes, industry best
practice
• Awareness of the client/contractor relationship and
legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 2015.
• Must be able to work independently and
demonstrate excellent communication/interpersonal and influencing
skills.
• Degree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or
related discipline.
• Experience of operating within an
environmental management system (EMS) conforming to recognised
standards (BS EN ISO14001:2004.
This can be based in Suffolk
or London with hybrid working arrangements.