Environmental Advisor

As an Environmental Advisor you will be part of a team of environmental professionals supporting the Construction Delivery Team working to ensure that all environmental & sustainability aspects of our projects are managed effectively. You will work collaboratively with our Tier 1 Partners to drive environmental performance and ensure compliance with the various Regulatory Consents and Permits in place. Key responsibilities:

• Undertaking site inspections of contractors' work areas and relaying observations and/or reporting environmental issues where necessary
• Provision of written and verbal advice on environment legislation, permits, and environmental planning constraints for all activities on site
• Reviewing of contractors' environmental management plans and RAMs, to ensure they are compliant with environmental regulations and standards
• Support for the self-assessment and internal audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable legislation, processes and procedures and environmental best practice
• Supporting and leading on investigations of environmental incidents, including the provision of reports and recommended actions to prevent re-occurrence of incidents
• Recognise contractual issues and escalate to the Environmental & Sustainability Manager in a risk proportional manner
• Degree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or related discipline
  
  Experience of operating within an environmental management system (EMS) conforming to recognised standards (BS EN ISO14001:2004)
• Experience in an Environmental Management role on a dynamic construction or industrial project (site based)
• Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation in the UK relevant to construction or industrial installations, plus knowledge of the supporting guidance, reference notes, industry best practice
• Awareness of the client/contractor relationship and legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
• Be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication/interpersonal and influencing skills
  
  Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power.
Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.