Our client is seeking a proactive and hands-on Graduate Environmental Advisor to join the Health, Safety and Environment (HSEQ) team, supporting a key infrastructure project in Havant. This is an exciting opportunity for an environmentally focused professional to drive sustainable practices and ensure environmental compliance across a busy and complex construction site.
The ideal candidate will be innovative, practical, and solutions-oriented, with a genuine passion for environmental protection and improvement.
* Provide environmental advice, guidance, and training to site delivery teams to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.
* Implement and improve environmental management systems, procedures, and best practices.
* Conduct regular site inspections, monitor environmental performance, and advise accordingly.
* Ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO50001, and all relevant environmental permits.
* Monitor site energy usage, helping to improve data capture and reduce the carbon footprint.
* Support initiatives to prevent pollution, including silt management and water quality sampling.
* Lead or contribute to the design and implementation of sustainable innovations, such as renewable energy solutions for site operations.
* Liaise with environmental consultants, regulatory bodies, and client representatives.
* Assist with tender bids and contribute to award submissions.
* Investigate and report on environmental incidents and near misses.
* Conduct dust and noise monitoring, and manage ecology on site in line with legal and best practice guidelines.
* Drive company-wide environmental awareness campaigns and reduction initiatives (e.g., carbon, waste).
* Degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar environmental advisory or compliance role.
* Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, and best practices.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
* Recognised environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA Cert).
* IRCA-accredited Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, 14001, or 45001).
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA, IOSH).
* CSCS card and SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme) certification.
Graduate Environmental Advisor Salary & Benefits
* Salary dependent on experience.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Pension scheme with up to 10% employer match.
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries.
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