About The Role
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Environmental Sustainability Advisor- Permanent Opportunity
Division: Civil Engineering
Location: Hillsborough, Northern Ireland.
BENEFITS: Car allowance,Pension, Subsidised Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme, Car Allowance
Job Summary
The Environmental Sustainability Assistant provides data-driven support to the organisations environmental and carbon management activities, with a primary focus on the collection, validation, analysis and reporting of corporate carbon data and environmental metrics from construction sites and business units.
This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career professional who is highly proficient in Excel and data analysis, and who wants to develop a career in sustainability, carbon management or environmental performance within a large, complex organisation.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Collect environmental performance data for monitoring, analysis and reporting against targets and objectives
* Support the collection of scope 1,2 and 3 carbon data
* Maintain clear, structured datasets to support corporate reporting and that are suitable for audits and assurance activities.
* Assist in the trend analysis of Environmental KPIs and the evaluation of site and regional performance relating to carbon, energy, waste, water, biodiversity, and other parameters as required
* Support the implementation of PAS2080 across projects
* Support site teams in meeting their site environmental KPIs. Identify anomalies, trends and data gaps, and work with site teams to resolve them.
* Play a leading role within Environmental working groups to support company initiatives
* Support wider sustainability initiatives as required
* Assist in the administration of close out actions from environmental compliance audits
* Review subcontract documentation as it relates to environmental controls
* Compile case studies for sharing of best practice environmental measures
* Prepare and deliver Environmental training and briefings
* Assist in the co-ordination and assemble of environmental awards submissions
* Prepare responses for PQQs / Bids / Tenders as required
* Assist in undertaking improvements to the EMS
Essential Criteria
* Degree (or working towards) in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Geography, Data Analysis, Construction or a related discipline.
* Knowledge of relevant Environmental issues including climate action, Environmental management and improvement, conserving resources and protecting the environment
* Familiarity with carbon metrics, environmental KPIs or sustainability reporting
* Confidence working with large datasets and numerical information.
* High attention to detail and a methodical approach to data handling.
* Excellent numeracy and excel skills
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines.
* Interest in sustainability, carbon or environmental performance.
* Ability to work collaboratively with a range of project stakeholders.
* Full driving licence
Desirable Criteria
* Membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ISEP
* Exposure to carbon accounting or sustainability reporting in construction.
* Awareness of the relevant management standards
* Demonstrate a sound understanding of construction processes
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Environmental Sustainability Assistant and the range of duties to be undertaken.
It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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