Graduate Environmental Advisor (Central Scotland)
| Posting date: | 07 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2025 |
| Location: | Scotland |
| Company: | Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 224 |
Summary
Job Advert
The Role
We are looking for a graduate (or equivalent) in one of the Environmental Sciences to join our dynamic organisation in a hands-on
advisory and implementation role. The successful candidate will join our Health, Safety, and Environment team reporting directly
to the department’s Environment Manager. Alongside our construction project delivery teams, they will be responsible for
assisting, advising and implementing environmental improvement initiatives across our construction sites in Scotland.
Jones Bros is innovative in its approach to all aspects of construction site management. Our flat management structure results in
a flexible, nimble organisation where self-motivated, practical, problem solvers will thrive.
The role and responsibilities will include:
* 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 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, stay overnight etc
* Support sites with site environmental documentation, i.e. CEMP, waste management, aspects/impacts etc
* 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.
The role is for permanent employment.
Pre-requisite qualifications and capabilities
To be successful in this role you must have the following qualifications and capabilities:
* Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science or related discipline.
* Competent and comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications.
* Self-motivated, focussed, 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.
Training and development
We believe in developing our staff through building experience on the job as well as further academic and professional
qualifications where appropriate for the individual.
Benefits
* Competitive starting salary.
* Company-contributed pension scheme (eligibility applies).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Competitive travel and subsistence allowances while attending site.
* All training and professional membership fees will be paid for.
* Car Allowance or company vehicle (eligibility applies).
We can offer long term career opportunities where your pay will increase as you gain more experience.
The Role
We are looking for a graduate (or equivalent) in one of the Environmental Sciences to join our dynamic organisation in a hands-on
advisory and implementation role. The successful candidate will join our Health, Safety, and Environment team reporting directly
to the department’s Environment Manager. Alongside our construction project delivery teams, they will be responsible for
assisting, advising and implementing environmental improvement initiatives across our construction sites in Scotland.
Jones Bros is innovative in its approach to all aspects of construction site management. Our flat management structure results in
a flexible, nimble organisation where self-motivated, practical, problem solvers will thrive.
The role and responsibilities will include:
* 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 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, stay overnight etc
* Support sites with site environmental documentation, i.e. CEMP, waste management, aspects/impacts etc
* 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.
The role is for permanent employment.
Pre-requisite qualifications and capabilities
To be successful in this role you must have the following qualifications and capabilities:
* Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science or related discipline.
* Competent and comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications.
* Self-motivated, focussed, 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.
Training and development
We believe in developing our staff through building experience on the job as well as further academic and professional
qualifications where appropriate for the individual.
Benefits
* Competitive starting salary.
* Company-contributed pension scheme (eligibility applies).
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Competitive travel and subsistence allowances while attending site.
* All training and professional membership fees will be paid for.
* Car Allowance or company vehicle (eligibility applies).
We can offer long term career opportunities where your pay will increase as you gain more experience.