Enviromental Advisor (Waste)

Breedon Group; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction materials is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join their Land & Minerals Team. This role, based from any site in the UK, involves driving environmental performance, assessing waste practices, and developing sustainability strategies. The candidate should have at least 3 years of related experience and will benefit from a range of employee perks including a car allowance and annual bonus.

Benefits

Car or cash allowance

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Paid volunteering days

Share save scheme

Pension

Annual Bonus

Group Life Assurance

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Qualified to degree level in an appropriate environmental discipline.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on environmental policies and sustainability strategies.
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation.
• Assess environmental risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Ability to influence leaders and operational teams

Education

Degree in an appropriate environmental discipline

Job description

Enviromental Advisor (Waste)

Department: Land and Mineral Resources

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Breedon Quarry, Derby

Description

We are currently seeking an Environmental Advisor to support our Land & Minerals Team. Suitable candidates will have at least 2 years of experience in technical waste assessment and/or end of waste development.
You will join a team of 6 colleagues, reporting to the Environment Manager.

We recognise that protecting the environment is one of the greatest challenges currently facing humanity and we are committed to operating our business in a way that embraces this challenge and works to minimise and or mitigate environmental impacts, through innovation and the application of industry best practice. This is a great opportunity to join us at the start of our journey in the environmental compliance for a FTSE 250 company.

Our head office is at Breedon in the Hill, however this role can be based from anywhere within the UK and we will align you to a nearby site as a base.

Please note, as part of this role, travel to multiple sites will be required. A company car or allowance will be provided to enable your travel.

Key Responsibilities

• The provision of guidance on environmental policies, sustainability strategies, and eco-friendly practices.
• Monitoring and improving compliance with environmental legislation and standards.
• The assessment of environmental risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Reporting of key environmental information and actions to internal and external stakeholders as appropriate
• Providing technical guidance on waste acceptance, duty of care and definition of waste assessments
• Develop of process and system governance documents.
• Collaborating with and training stakeholders to promote awareness and drive improvement & best practice.

At Breedon, our mission is to make a tangible difference in the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities. We believe in fostering meaningful relationships and promoting a culture of collaboration. As the largest independent construction materials group in the UK & Ireland, we are on an upward trajectory. Our vision is to expand globally and become the leading vertically-integrated international construction materials group. We embrace simplicity, take action, demonstrate care, and constantly strive for improvement. Our values are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to upholding them.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You’re not one to shy away from challenges or be indecisive and you’re motivated by influencing leaders and operational teams to drive environmental performance. The role isn’t an established, mature role; therefore, you have a brand new opportunity to influence change, develop, agree then deliver plans and projects.
• Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in an appropriate environmental discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A full UK driving license is essential.

Benefits

• Car or cash allowance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Paid volunteering days
• Share save scheme
• Pension
• Annual Bonus
• Group Life Assurance
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands