Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join their SHEQ Department. This role involves ensuring compliance with environmental policies across various construction projects in the UK. You will support project teams in implementing sustainability practices, conduct risk assessments, and communicate environmental legislation. Join a forward-thinking company that values sustainability and environmental responsibility, offering you the chance to make a significant impact in the construction sector while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience in developing site-specific environmental strategies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-site activities to ensure compliance with environmental policies.
• Assist project teams with environmental plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Environmental Policy Compliance

Sustainability Practices

Risk Assessment

Waste Management

Pollution Control

ISO 14001 Standards

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Certification in Sustainability

Job description

Time for Recruitment - Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Time for Recruitment is recruiting for a Permanent Environmental & Sustainability Advisor for a well-established, award-winning main contractor in the UK. Our client specializes in large key construction projects, including new builds and refurbishments of hotels, leisure facilities, commercial, industrial, health, and education sectors.

As an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor, you will become part of the client's SHEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality) Department, providing group-wide services to the client and extended groups.

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring on-site activities across all UK sites to ensure compliance with the client's Environmental policies by employees, sub-contractors, and visitors.

This position can be based at their offices in London or Ireland, with travel between the two locations.

Main Responsibilities as Environment and Sustainability Advisor

1. Assist project teams in applying Environmental and Sustainability policies and procedures, including site-specific environmental plans and risk assessments (waste management, carbon footprint monitoring, pollution control, sustainable sourcing of materials, ecology, social value, and Considerate Constructors Best Practice).
2. Communicate the requirements of current environmental legislation and the ISO 14001 standard.
3. Provide assistance and guidance to Project Managers in drafting and developing site-specific environmental strategies.