Job Description
As a result of significant growth, Wood Transmission & Distribution Ltd UK is seeking an Environmental Lead to work on projects based in Inverness, Scotland, on a permanent, staff basis. Environmental experience within an Overhead Lines, Underground Cabling and Civils environment is preferable although not essential. This is a hybrid role that would suit someone based in the north of Scotland that is flexible to travel to project site.
Whilst the role is nominally based at one of the Company's offices and includes home-working, the Environmental Lead is expected to undertake visits to the business' facilities and worksite around Inverness, Scotland to, for example, provide support, carry out assurance activities and incident investigations, provide sickness / holiday cover, etc.
Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
What We Can Offer
* Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across emerging energy sectors.
* Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant.
* Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.
* Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market.
* Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
* Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
* Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood.
Responsibilities
* Provision of environmental support to the Transmission and Distribution projects from pre-qualification to closure
* Permit management - application compilation, submission, and associated reporting.
* Attending project location for environmental surveys and site monitoring
* Regulatory and stakeholder engagements.
* Support the awareness and implementation of environmental and sustainability strategies.
* Providing support to HSE management in Environmental investigations through the use of an appropriate Investigation methodology
* Maintaining Environmental Management System (EMS) compliance requirements, inclusive of undertaking audits where required.
* Participating in industry working groups representing the Transmission and Distribution
Qualifications
* Previous experience in a technical environmental advisory role with experience in project / contracts in construction or similar industry
* Excellent working knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and regulations
* Established competence in permit management - application compilation, submission, and associated reporting.
* Excellent technical writing skills.
* Collating and interpreting environmental performance data.
* Good planning and organisational skills.
* On-site practical knowledge and experience
* High level of communication skills in both written and spoken format.
* BSc Environmental or associated subject
* IEMA
* CSCS
* Internal Auditor
* Environmental Incident Investigation
About Us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.