Environment & Sustainability Adviser
Requisition ID: 10187
This is a full time, permanent contract that offers hybrid working. Standard hours are 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday. Travel to multiple depots across the country.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with environmental, carbon and sustainability teams to deliver zero carbon, nature‑based and best practice solutions, reducing our environmental impact.
* Provide environmental advice and support to operational teams to share knowledge effectively.
* Collaborate with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality colleagues to ensure compliance within highways and waste operations.
* Review and communicate changes in environmental laws and standards.
* Identify and address environmental and social issues in decision‑making, updating relevant policies and procedures as needed.
* Help operational teams pinpoint environmental risks and opportunities, improve understanding, and develop control measures, including for emergencies and climate change.
* Support the creation and delivery of environmental and carbon management plans.
* Handle environmental permission applications (e.g. waste, discharge, abstraction) and liaise with regulators as required.
* Assess competence and awareness needs and deliver briefings and training.
* Monitor compliance through inspections and audits.
* Track and analyse environmental performance, including carbon reporting, and produce reports with recommendations for improvement.
* Investigate incidents that may cause or have caused pollution or damage to environmental assets.
* Support ISO 14001 certification for our integrated management systems.
* Participate actively in industry associations, groups and initiatives.
* Promote best practice and innovation to achieve operational excellence.
* Contribute to bids by sharing best practice and case studies.
* Collate, analyse and report on environment and sustainability performance data and insights.
Qualifications
* Experience in Environment, Sustainability and/or Carbon.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
* Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships at all levels.
* Good organisational and planning skills.
* Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally.
* Enthusiasm to be part of a high‑performing team, a self‑starter and a drive for success.
* Desirable: membership of ISEP (or similar professional membership organisation).
* Valid driving licence.
Benefits
* Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
* Career growth opportunities.
* Training opportunities.
* Personal development programmes.
* Generous pension scheme with company contributions.
* At least 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with option to buy additional 5 days.
* Flexible benefits such as additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
* Exclusive discounts through our online portal.
* 2 paid volunteering days a year and other community project opportunities.
Equal Opportunities and Disability Statement
At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
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