We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Advisor to join the existing team in Scotland.
This is a key role supporting the delivery of sustainable, compliant, and responsible construction across a range of major infrastructure projects, with a focus on the UK rail sector.
You will be responsible for driving environmental standards across the operations, ensuring compliance with company, client, and legal requirements, and contributing to the long-term sustainability goals.
Main responsibilities will include but are not limited to;
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Deliver and maintain compliance with the Integrated Management System (IMS), including day-to-day environmental standards and processes.
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Conduct site audits, inspections, and investigations, ensuring issues are resolved and lessons are shared across teams.
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Support the development and implementation of project-specific environmental documentation.
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Liaise with regulatory bodies to obtain consents and ensure any conditions are integrated into project delivery.
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Analyse and report environmental performance data at project and business level, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
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Contribute to the development of environmental strategy and support key initiatives such as carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and nuisance mitigation.
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Deliver environmental training and awareness sessions across the organisation and support graduate/trainee development.
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Promote and facilitate social value initiatives including school engagement and volunteering events.
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Represent the business in internal and external environmental working groups, forums, and client meetings.
The successful candidate will have;
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Minimum 3 years’ experience in an environmental role within construction or infrastructure.
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Working knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory guidance.
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Detailed understanding of Network Rail environmental standards and contract requirements.
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Awareness of HS2 and/or TfL environmental frameworks.
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Experience in supporting or managing junior environmental professionals.
Qualifications
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Degree in environmental science or a related discipline.
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IEMA/ISEP Practitioner membership.
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14001 Internal Auditor
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Full UK Driving Licence.
This permanent vacancy for an Environmental Advisor is being advertised on behalf of Benjamin-Grace Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency