Environment & Sustainability Advisor

VVB Engineering; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

VVB Engineering in Birmingham is seeking a candidate to support their Safe, Sustainable and Wellbeing activities across the business. This role focuses on environmental management, carbon management, and community engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree or be expected to complete one, possess strong IT skills, and demonstrate effective communication abilities. This position offers the chance to contribute to significant sustainability projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sustainability principles and practices.
• Ability to measure and report on carbon footprint.
• Experience with environmental accreditations and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of carbon reduction programmes.
• Assist with environment and sustainable accreditations.
• Engage with stakeholders on sustainability activities.
• Support delivery of social value initiatives.

Skills

Very good IT skills including the whole MS Office suite

Effective communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Willingness to travel across the UK

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Geography, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, or Sustainability

Job description

The role will support VVB’s Safe, Sustainable and Wellbeing activities across the business and relevant projects, the focus being on the following areas: environmental management, carbon management, social value, community engagement and responsible business practices. The role will also support Wellbeing and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across VVB in collaboration with HR.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of VVB’s carbon reduction programme, including measuring VVB’s carbon footprint at a company and project levels
• Supporting with environment/sustainable accreditations and certification such as BREEAM and PAS 2080
• Support engagement with all stakeholders on all sustainability related activities
• Assist with delivering social value across the projects and VVB, such as volunteering days or delivering careers talks
• Leading on/assisting with creation of key environmental/sustainable project plans i.e. Environmental elements within the HASEMP, Site Waste Management Plans or Carbon Management Plans (where applicable)
• Completing inspections and audits including the completion of relevant documentation and actions linked to these
• Co-ordinating the flow of sustainable information required for projects and offices such as toolbox talks, presentations, records and communications.
• Supporting on data-based reports from our systems such as Power BI and A-Site for sustainability performance and compliance.
• Supporting and updating the VVB intranet ‘CORE’
• Working with project leaders and teams to ensure compliance with client Works Information

Requirements

• Very good IT skills including the whole MS Office suite
• Have a degree or expecting to complete a degree within the following disciplines or other related fields: Environmental Science, Geography, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability
• Effective communication skills, able to engage a wide array of stakeholders, including peers, and superiors
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Willingness to travel across the UK and be flexible with visiting project sites and offices