Equans UK is looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our Equans Digital Business based in Leeds on a hybrid working arrangement.
Role Overview
The Senior Environmental Advisor will play a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance for construction projects within Infrastructure Services, initially supporting the Great Grid Upgrade projects on a secondment basis. The role involves a deep understanding of environmental planning requirements, active liaison with site teams and technical specialists, and providing expert advice to ensure all construction activities meet regulatory and company environmental standards.
Key Activities
* Provide expert guidance on construction environmental compliance and planning requirements.
* Liaise closely with site teams, planners, environmental specialists, and regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to environmental legislation and planning conditions.
* Monitor environmental performance and compliance on-site, identifying risks and recommending mitigation measures.
* Support the delivery of the Great Grid Upgrade projects during an initial secondment period, ensuring robust environmental governance.
* Prepare and review environmental reports, documentation, and compliance records.
* Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between multidisciplinary teams on environmental matters.
* Support continuous improvement in environmental practices and contribute to sustainability goals within Infrastructure Services.
* Following the secondment, transition to other projects across the Infrastructure Services portfolio where environmental expertise is required.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
* Relevant degree or professional qualification in environmental science, environmental management, or a related discipline.
* Membership or accreditation with a recognised environmental professional body desirable (e.g., IEMA).
* Significant experience working on environmental compliance in construction or infrastructure environments.
* Knowledge of planning legislation and environmental permitting processes essential.
What Can We Offer You
* 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* Equans share scheme
* Private GP appointments
* Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equans is committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals, and people with disabilities, as well as candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. In support of positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate that transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders.
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