Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced SHES (Environmental & Sustainability) Advisor to support environmental and sustainability performance across major projects for a top global Energy business. This role ensures compliance with regulations, manages environmental documentation, conducts inspections and audits, and drives sustainability initiatives including carbon management. You will provide technical advice, deliver training, monitor environmental impacts (water, noise, dust), and support project teams throughout delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Assessment
Input into Fit to Start process prior to mobilisation
Contribute to project 6-week SMS lookahead
Carry out environmental inspections and audits
Produce inspection lookahead programmes
Environmental Incident Management
Report and investigate environmental incidents (Level 1)
Support evidence gathering for investigations
Documentation & Planning
Develop and update Construction Environmental Management Plan
Maintain Project Aspects & Impacts Register
Prepare plans for specific risks (e.g., Water Management Plan)
Implement and update Site Waste Management Plan on SMARTWaste
Assist with Emergency Response Plan and RAMS reviews
Permits & Consents
Maintain Consents & Authorisation Register
Obtain discharge, abstraction, flood risk permits
Secure waste exemptions and collate evidence
Draft and submit Section 61 consents
Training & Upskilling
Deliver toolbox talks and environmental training
Provide spill response training and drills
Support project induction content
Monitoring & Sustainability
Conduct water quality, noise, and dust monitoring
Maintain calibration records
Produce and update Carbon Management Plan
Support carbon baseline and sustainability KPIs
Implement innovations aligned with sustainability goals
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in environmental management within construction or infrastructure projects
Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements
Strong auditing and inspection skills
Ability to produce and maintain environmental documentation and plans
Experience in carbon management and sustainability initiatives
Excellent communication skills for delivering training and toolbox talks
Competence in obtaining permits and managing consents
Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS, and environmental certifications are highly desirable
Experience working on OHL (Overhead Line) and Grid Line projects is essential
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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