Environmental Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Environmental Advisor to enhance sustainable project delivery. This role emphasizes compliance with environmental laws, risk management, and collaboration with external stakeholders to ensure best practices and reduce environmental impacts.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental legislation and management systems.
• Ability to manage environmental risks and compliance audits.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company policies.
• Support ISO 14001 Environmental Management System implementation.
• Prepare environmental reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Risk Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Job Description

Randstad is recruiting for an Environmental Advisor in Southampton for a tier 1 contractor. This role is inside IR35.

About the Role:

Are you a passionate and experienced Environmental Advisor looking to make a significant impact on sustainable project delivery? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team and drive environmental best practices across our projects.

As an Environmental Advisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, promoting sustainable solutions, and mitigating environmental risks. You will work closely with project teams, clients, and regulatory bodies to embed environmental considerations into every stage of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Environmental Compliance & Legislation: Ensure strict adherence to all relevant environmental legislation, regulations, permits, and company policies. Keep abreast of changes in environmental law and industry best practices, advising project teams accordingly.
• Environmental Management Systems (EMS): Support the implementation and maintenance of the company's Environmental Management System (e.g., ISO 14001). Conduct environmental audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance.
• Risk Management & Mitigation: Identify, assess, and manage environmental risks associated with project activities (e.g., waste, water pollution, noise, vibration, air quality, biodiversity). Develop and implement effective mitigation strategies and environmental control measures. Investigate environmental incidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Advice & Support: Provide expert environmental advice and guidance to project teams, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Promote environmental awareness through training and toolbox talks.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare comprehensive environmental reports, documentation, and performance data for internal and external stakeholders. Manage environmental permits, licenses, and consent applications.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise effectively with clients, regulatory bodies (e.g., Environment Agency, Natural England), local authorities, and community groups on environmental matters. Support the development of positive relationships with environmental stakeholders.

Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. When advertising vacancies, we act as an Employment Agency or Employment Business depending on the role.