Environmental Advisor
Are you passionate about the environment and sustainability? Can you build formidable relationships with project delivery teams? Are you a dynamic individual ready to get stuck into supporting the implementation of sustainability initiatives on a range of high-profile infrastructure projects across rail, water and energy sectors.
If so, we have a great opportunity for an Environmental Advisor to join the Central & Southern region of our Story England Division, based out of our Tamworth office, with travel to project sites.
The Role
As an Environmental Advisor at Story Contracting, you will provide regional environmental advice, as well as supporting the development and implementation of key business documents such as our new Sustainability Strategy and the company's Environmental Management System in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide environmental support to the project delivery team, including initiatives to deliver sustainable construction, including low carbon solutions, drive resource efficiency and identify opportunities for biodiversity improvements
* Provide guidance to our design teams to maximise the opportunities for building sustainable infrastructure
* Work with external consultants/contractors to prepare ecological, carbon, resource efficiency and other environmental assessments across the project life cycle
* Lead the production of Environment Management Plans, Site Waste Management Plans, Pollution Prevention/Control and Incident Response Plans
* Undertake environmental audits and other assurance activities on site to assess compliance with key documentation
* Promote a culture that supports sustainable best practice in our workplace and across our supply chain
* Represent Story Contracting at various industry forums
* Liaise with key regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency
* Support with environmental permit, licences and consents applications (e.g. Flood Risk Activity Permits, section 61 consents)
* Monitor and accurately report on environmental performance.
Benefits
At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.
In addition to a competitive salary, pension and company car/allowance, we show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.
Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office, site and home working, and flexible working arrangements are available so that our people are engaged to give their best.
We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.
The Ideal Candidate
* Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience
* Relevant degree in Environmental Management or similar
* Member of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP, CIWEM) - working towards chartered status
* Experience of working across multiple sectors such as rail, water and energy would be desirable
* Understanding of environmental risks and opportunities on major infrastructure projects
* Working knowledge of ISO 14001:2015
* Understanding of PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Management in Infrastructure
* Excellent communication skills, translating technical and legal requirements to actionable advice for colleagues and other stakeholders.
Why Story Contracting?
Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of 'Do It Right'
Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.
GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.
Every Story Matters
We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story
As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our 'Every Story' policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.
All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.
Think you'd be a good fit?
Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date.
Apply today and start your story