Environmental Advisor
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £182 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2024 |
| Location: | Leiston, Suffolk, IP16 4EW |
| Company: | Manpower UK Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 28428_1716379389 |
Summary
Role: Environmental Advisor
Location: Based in our Suffolk or London office with hybrid working available
Salary: £182 per day.
About the role
We are looking for a site based Environmental Advisor to join the Delivery Construction Team on one of the most exciting and challenging projects, as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear in the UK.
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 the project are managed effectively. You will work collaboratively with our Tier 1 Partners across the project to drive environmental performance and ensure compliance with the various Regulatory Consents and Permits in place.
Principal Accountabilities
* 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 SZC standards;
* Support for the self-assessment and internal audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable legislation, SZC 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 and;
* Recognise contractual issues and escalate to the Environmental & Sustainability Manager in a risk proportional manner.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
- 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.
* Must be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication/interpersonal and influencing skills.
* 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.