Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support environmental compliance and best practice across the HS2 construction program in the UK. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure activities meet legislation, permits and environmental management requirements while contributing to sustainability objectives.

This early-career opportunity offers exposure to major infrastructure projects, cross-functional collaboration with ecology, air quality, noise and waste specialists, and

Qualifications

• Experience working in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, utilities, engineering or a related sector.
• Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and environmental management principles.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, ideally ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and environmental monitoring activities, identifying potential environmental risks and supporting the implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Provide practical environmental advice to site teams to support compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences and project requirements.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting environmental performance data and key project metrics.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems in line with project and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, review and update of environmental management plans, risk assessments and supporting documentation.
• Support environmental training and awareness initiatives for project personnel.
• Participate in site audits, inspections and compliance reviews, helping to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Work closely with specialist environmental disciplines, including ecology, noise and vibration, air quality, waste, water and land quality teams.
• Support investigations into environmental incidents, near misses and complaints, assisting with the development of corrective actions.

Skills

Environmental compliance

UK legislation

Site coordination

Communication skills

Environmental management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related

Professional body membership (ISEP/IEMA/CIEEM) or working toward

Job description

Company Description

Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.

Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.

Job Description

We are looking for an Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of environmental compliance and best practice throughout the construction of HS2. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure that project activities comply with environmental legislation, permits, licences and consents while contributing to the project's sustainability objectives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early stage environmental professional looking to develop their career on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects, gaining experience across a wide range of environmental disciplines within a complex construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and environmental monitoring activities, identifying potential environmental risks and supporting the implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Provide practical environmental advice to site teams to support compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences and project requirements.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting environmental performance data and key project metrics.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems in line with project and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, review and update of environmental management plans, risk assessments and supporting documentation.
• Support environmental training and awareness initiatives for project personnel.
• Participate in site audits, inspections and compliance reviews, helping to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Work closely with specialist environmental disciplines, including ecology, noise and vibration, air quality, waste, water and land quality teams.
• Support investigations into environmental incidents, near misses and complaints, assisting with the development of corrective actions.

What You'll Need

• Experience working in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, utilities, engineering or a related sector.
• Good understanding of UK environmental legislation and environmental management principles.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, ideally ISO 14001.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams and stakeholders.
• Organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to undertake regular site visits and inspections.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, Ecology, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP/IEMA, CIEEM or equivalent) or working towards professional membership would be advantageous.

Desirable

• Experience within major infrastructure, rail, utilities or civil engineering projects.
• Understanding of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
• Experience supporting environmental audits, inspections or compliance monitoring activities.

Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people's ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.