Environmental Advisor
Location: Plymouth
Permanent
Salary: Up to £48,000
Sphere Solutions are looking to recruit an Environmental Advisor for a locally based Plymouth client. You will work alongside the Environmental Technician and report to the Senior Environmental Advisor, helping to strengthen the Environmental team.
The role will focus on managing site permits, maintaining legal compliance through the implementation of an ISO14001 Environmental Management System, and report writing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Uphold professional standards and environmental best practices on site
2. Work with the Senior Environmental Advisor to ensure legal and planning compliance
3. Manage site environmental permits, compliance reporting, and internal audits
4. Support communications with regulators and external stakeholders
5. Assist with environmental sampling, testing, and data analysis
Requirements
6. Degree in Environmental or a related discipline
7. Knowledge of ‘regulated facilities’ covered by the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016
8. Experience maintaining legal compliance via ISO14001 Environmental Management System
9. Full driving license
10. Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions performing manual tasks
11. Project management experience (desirable)
12. Ecological experience (desirable)
This is a full-time, office and site-based position. As the office is located on a live site, all employees are required to complete a Drugs and Alcohol test.
To apply, please follow the instructions below or contact Cat or Jo on 01752 421888 for an informal, confidential discussion.
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