Greater London, GBR
47 days ago
Environmental Advisor
We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. 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. **About the Opportunity** 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. 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 **Our Culture** Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team. \#SZC
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