Environmental Advisor

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave + birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Training and development

Job summary

VolkerRail in Glasgow is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join the HSQES team. You will support environmental objectives, produce plans and drive carbon reduction actions across project sites in Scotland.

The role requires 2-3 years rail/construction experience, ISO14001 implementation knowledge, and strong liaison with regulators and clients. Travel across Scotland is expected.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach and able to work under pressure.
• Environment or science degree or equivalent; IEMA practitioner level membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Environment Manager to advance environmental and social value objectives.
• Guide project teams on environmental management, waste, noise, ecology and carbon.
• Produce project environmental management plans for design and construction phases; ensure controls are cascaded on site.
• Lead carbon assessments using the Rail Carbon Tool and action carbon reduction plans.

Skills

2-3 years experience

ISO14001

Regulatory liaison

Waste management plans

Environmental data reporting

MS Office

Education

Environment or science degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Field 1

Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) provide cost-effective engineering solutions for railway signalling projects throughout the UK.

As a team we manage the full project life cycle and complete all aspects of design, project engineering, installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance support, across all signalling technologies, equipment and systems.

We also provide design, supply, install and test services for operational and lineside telecommunication renewals, either as a single discipline provider, or as part of multidisciplinary project, to ensure end-to-end connectivity. We also offer these capabilities for station information and security systems.

We are currently working on a number of contracts some examples of which include the S&T Framework for NW&C, SP&C Framework in Scotland, TransPennine Route upgrade (TRue) and Train Control System Framework (TCSF) for provision of ETCS.

Field2

An opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Advisor to join the VolkerRail HSQES team. The role will join VolkerRail Specialist Businesses Signalling & Telecoms Division and will be based in Glasgow, but will involve frequent travel to project sites across Scotland.

Reporting to the VRSB Environment Manager, the role’s key duties will include:

• Providing support to the VRSB Environment Manager to further our corporate and framework environmental and social value objectives.
• Providing support and guidance to project and delivery teams with regards to environmental management, in particular waste, pollution control, noise & nuisance, ecology & biodiversity, carbon & energy.
• Producing project environmental management plans and documentation in both design and construction phases, ensuring their effective briefing and cascade of controls through site documentation, and assurance through HSQES Inspections and Audits.
• Facilitating ‘designing out’ workshops with project stakeholders, undertaking whole-life carbon assessments using the Rail Carbon Tool, producing carbon delivery plans, and following up on carbon reduction actions in accordance with our internal systems aligned to PAS 2080.
• Attending internal and client facing project meetings to report on environmental performance, share & learn, and collaborate to exceed expectations in delivery.
• Responsible for ensuring that project and delivery teams comply with both VolkerRail’s internal management systems, legislation and client requirements, including the collection, analysis and reporting of data to measure performance against objectives and targets – driving the business to continuously improve.

About you

• You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Integrity, problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role. The candidate must have an environment or science-related degree or equivalent. They must either hold, or be working towards, practitioner level membership of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). The candidate shall ideally have the following experience/skill set:

  • 2-3 years previous experience in a similar role is a requirement, ideally within the rail or construction sector.
  • Practical experience of effective implementation of ISO14001.
  • Experience of liaising with regulatory authorities, the general public and the client is essential.
  • Production of site-specific waste management plans and environmental management plans, including the identification of significant aspects and impacts and implementing Best Practicable Means.
  • Ability to produce contract environmental performance data and undertake environmental inspections/audits to ensure, where necessary, corrective plans are successfully developed and implemented.
  • Proficient in MS office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Driven to find sustainable solutions and realise them through strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Good communication and organisational skills.

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.