Environmental Advisor

Great opportunity for an Environmental Advisor with a first class Civil engineering company working on a major civils project near Portsmouth

The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for assisting, advising and implementing environmental processes, procedures and improve initiatives

Responsibilities of the Environmental Advisor

* Maintain a working knowledge of all related legislation and ensure compliance.

* Liaise with site delivery teams to provide advice, support and training on all aspects of environmental compliance

* Monitor energy usage on site and improving information capture with the aim of improving energy performance and reducing the carbon footprint.

* 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 site in particular silt management and taking water samples.

* Developing innovative solutions, e.g. renewable energy systems for site plant and equipment.

* Liaising with environmental specialists, regulators and client representatives.

* Contributing to written bids for new contracts and awards.

* Monitor objectives/targets & report as required.

* Advising and assisting with audits and accreditation

* Dust and noise monitoring.

* Maintaining ecology management on site.

* Design and implementation of company-wide initiatives to improve environmental awareness. E.g. reducing carbon, minimising waste.

* Produce reports on site activities and contribute to the monthly report.

* Investigate environmental incidents and near mises.

* Maintaining the environmental dashboard/database.

Requirements of the Environmental Advisor

* Robust & up to date knowledge & understanding of Environmental legislation & best practice

* Understanding of core Environmental principles & regulations

* Legal compliance & Report writing

* Competent and comfortable working with Microsoft Applications

Ideal Qualifications Required

* Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.

* Minimum of 2 years experience

* A recognised environmental qualification

* IRCA accredited QMS Lead Auditor (either 9000, 14001 or 45001).

* Membership of a professional body (IOSH, IEMA etc) (desirable)

* Site Environmental awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)

* CSCS card

On offer is a highly attractive salary package together with fantastic career opportunity

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