Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor

Summary

A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation specialising in the delivery of high quality environmental and civil engineering solutions is looking to hire an Environmental Advisor to join them in a hands-on advisory and implementation role.

The successful candidate will be joining an established Health, Safety and Environment Team, reporting directly to the department's Environment Manager.

You will be responsible for assisting, advising and implementing environmental improvement initiatives, initially at a major construction project at Berwick Bank, Innerwick, near Edinburgh (EH42), with other projects in the future.

Responsibilities

- Liaising with site delivery teams to provide advice, support and training on all aspects of environmental issues affecting the construction site.
- Monitoring energy usage on construction sites and head office and improving information capture with the aim of improving energy and carbon performance.
- Completing site inspections and discussing findings and recommendations with project staff.
- Helping to ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO50001 and environmental licenses, permits etc.
- Water pollution prevention on construction sites in particular silt management.
- Willingness to work away with occasional overnight stays if necessary.
- Support sites with site environmental documentation, i.e. CEMP, waste management, aspects/impacts.
- Developing innovative solutions, e.g. renewable energy systems for site cabins.
- Liaising with environmental specialists, regulators and client representatives.
- Contributing to written bids for new contracts and awards.
- Advising and assisting with audits and accreditations.
- Design and implementation of company-wide initiatives to improve environmental awareness e.g. minimising waste.

Environmental Advisor Specification

- Minimum 2 years' experience in an Environment Advisor capacity ideally on construction sites.
- Working knowledge of soils management.
- Competent and comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications.
- Self-motivated, focused, well-organised and able to work to deadlines.
- Enthusiastic about health & safety and environmental issues.
- Effective at communicating with all levels of the workforce.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Full driving licence 

Benefits:

- Competitive starting salary of between £37,000 - £46,000 dependant on experience.
- Company contributing pension scheme (eligibility applies).
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
- Competitive travel and subsistence allowances while attending site.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Car allowance.

To learn more about this fantastic Environmental Advisor role get in touch with a copy of your CV detailing your experience

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs