Environmental Advisor

Aureos; Andover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join their dynamic energy team in Andover. This role involves providing crucial technical support for projects, coordinating environmental assessments, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental science or engineering, along with at least three years of relevant experience. The position offers opportunities for career advancement in a supportive environment, where your contributions will help drive sustainability targets and enhance project outcomes. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in the environmental sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an environmental role, ideally in infrastructure.
• Post-graduate qualification in Environmental Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental assessments and advise on programming of works.
• Conduct inspections and audits of environmental documentation.

Skills

Environmental Assessment

Communication Skills

Project Management

IT Literacy

Team Collaboration

Education

Environmental Science

Environmental Engineering

Ecology

Tools

QGIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Aureos are seeking an Environmental Advisor to join our growing energy team in Andover.

Summary

The role is provide technical support to one of our projects based in Andover.

Day to day tasks will include

• Co-ordinate pre-construction environmental assessments (e.g. ecology surveys, archaeology surveys) and advise on the programming of works in relation to constraints observed
• Manage waste records used to populate Aureos and client decarbonisation tools
• Co-ordinate the acquisition of permits from environmental regulators (e.g. waste management licences for yards)
• On rebuild OHL projects, support project teams to discharge Section 37 planning conditions
• Conduct inspections of active work zones, and audits of key environmental documentation
• Support delivery of business wide sustainability targets

Qualifications and Training

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• An Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a related field, preferably a post graduate qualification, coupled with experience in a relevant industry (e.g. infrastructure, environmental / planning/ statutory body/ consultancy dealing with major consenting projects).
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Applicable CSCS Card.

Knowledge

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an environmental focussed role, preferably in the infrastructure sector.
• In-depth knowledge of UK wide environmental regulations, standards, and best practices. Experience in the electrical utilities industry is desirable.
• Proven experience in conducting environmental assessments and developing management plans to help discharge conditions of planning consents.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Where projects are located in remote locations, such as in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, occasional overnight stays away from home may be necessary.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook. Capability to produce maps using QGIS would be an advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.

Equal opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.