About the role

We are looking for an Environmental Advisor to provide support and advice to operational teams on all aspects of environmental management, developing environmental documentation, meeting legal and company standards and helping deliver a culture of continual improvement. Understand and work with Clients and Regulators to ensure their environmental requirements are complied with. Support on site mitigation, sustainability of works and engagement with local stakeholders and members of the public.

What you'll be doing

Provide advice and support to operational teams on environmental matters
Maintain relationships with regulators, clients and subcontractors
Maintain relationships with local stakeholders
Investigate and report incidents to the Environment and Sustainability Manager
Ensure on site compliance with environmental legislation and coach teams in applying controls and mitigations.
Support Sustainability activities for the project
Deliver value adding environment projects and support ecological enhancements
Liaise with client, regulatory bodies and subcontractors on matters of environmental management and sustainability.
Produce and update environmental management plans and environmental risk assessments
Provide on-site advice to operations and design teams on environmental management, compliance and project specific mitigation measures including pollution control and ecology protection
Investigate environmental incidents and support the business to implement controls to prevent repeat occurrence
Ensure implementation of the project environmental management systems on project sites
Be aware of any changes to standards and legislation and where applicable recommend changes to systems and processes
Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks and undertake onsite coaching
Produce internal and external reports as required, e.g. case studies, environmental performance.
Support and conduct audit and assurance activities including facilitating external audits by clients and certification bodies
Assist in the development and production of key performance indicators and management reports

Who we're looking for

Strong knowledge of environment management and sustainability issues
Educated to degree level in Environmental Science, Environmental Management
Practical experience and knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, environmental licences and consent applications and regulators
Understanding of ecological matters and environmental law
Full UK drivers licence and flexibility to travel
Understanding of the Construction operating environment
Literate in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook
Good interpersonal skills
Internal environmental auditor qualification
Masters degree in relevant field
PIEMA or IEMA Membership

Why work for us

At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Further information on Disability Confident can be found at: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

About us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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