Job Title
Environmental Advisor, forming part of the wider Environment and Sustainability team, to support the delivery of the construction and handover over phase of the HS2 Main Works Civils Contract.
Responsibilities
* Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the contract's operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented on the project.
* Provide Environmental compliance advice to various teams, including construction, procurement, subcontractors and suppliers on the practical implementation of contract policies, processes and requirements; identify and provide training and upskilling needed to fulfil environmental responsibilities of delivery team roles.
* Identify and communicate environmental and sustainability risks and mitigations, assist with the review and undertaking of risk assessments and method statements, and provide critical on‑site presence and advice to the delivery team.
* Drive awareness for and delivery against contract targets, particularly reducing carbon and striving to achieve no‑net loss in biodiversity and BREEAM "Excellent" rating; drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout the contract team.
* Provide advice and guidance, and where necessary assist with obtaining legal consents, licences and exemptions; maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, Natural England, EA, Thames Water and others as required and directed.
* Ensure works are in line with the Environmental Management System, certified to ISO 14001:2015, ensuring it remains appropriate to all contract risks; monitor and collect data to aid reporting against performance against targets; undertake a program of inspections and audits, including targeted risk monitoring both on site and within the supply chain; assist with any external audits required from parent company, client and certification bodies.
You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Qualifications
* Environmental advisory experience in the environment and construction industry, ideally projects in rail, highways or tunneling.
* Degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences or suitably applicable fields. Associate or Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent and internal auditing experience ideally.
* Good organisation and time‑management skills, able to work independently and take initiative; confident speaker with experience preparing and delivering presentations.
* Demonstrates a passion for the Environment and Sustainability, driving innovation and a desire to positively influence and develop those around them. A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long‑term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day‑to‑day activities.
* Demonstrated in your application and pre‑interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role.
Additional Information
The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services. The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin‑bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.
Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part‑time, remote working or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.
Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package.
HS2 requires all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains to implement and comply with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use, OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System policies, plans, procedures and statutory requirements within their discipline.
All data will be held securely as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998 and will be reported to HS2; responses are anonymous and will not be shared with other parties.
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