Site Based Environment Advisor
We are looking for an Environment Advisor to join our dynamic organisation in a hands-on advisory and implementation role. The successful candidate will be joining our established Health, Safety and Environment Team, reporting directly to the department's Environment Manager. Alongside our construction project delivery teams, they will be responsible for assisting, advising and implementing environmental improvement initiatives, initially at our Berwick Bank construction project at Innerwick, near Edinburgh (EH42), with other nationwide projects in the future.
With over 60 years' experience, our teams deliver high quality environmental and civil engineering solutions, safely, for a diverse range of projects and clients.
Liaising with site delivery teams to provide advice, support and training on all aspects of environmental issues affecting the construction site.
Monitoring energy usage on construction sites and head office and improving information capture with the aim of improving energy and carbon performance.
Completing site inspections and discussing findings and recommendations with project staff.
Helping to ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO50001 and environmental licenses, permits etc.
Water pollution prevention on construction sites in particular silt management.
Willingness to work away with occasional overnight stays if necessary.
Support sites with site environmental documentation, i.e. CEMP, waste management, aspects/impacts.
Liaising with environmental specialists, regulators and client representatives.
Design and implementation of company-wide initiatives to improve environmental awareness e.g. minimising waste.
Minimum 2 years experience in an Environment Advisor capacity ideally on construction sites.
Competent and comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications.
Enthusiastic about health & safety and environmental issues.
Competitive starting salary.
~ Company contributing pension scheme (eligibility applies).
~25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
~ Competitive travel and subsistence allowances while attending site.
~ Ongoing professional development and training.
~ Car allowance.
We can offer long term career opportunities where your pay will increase as you gain more experience.