Environmental Advisor

Mackley; Havant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy seeks an Environmental Advisor to enhance compliance and sustainability on construction sites. In this hands-on role, you'll collaborate with teams, monitor energy usage, implement best practices, and ensure adherence to environmental legislation. Ideal candidates should hold a degree in Environmental Science and have experience in related roles.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in relevant environmental roles.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Membership of professional body (IOSH, IEMA) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advise on environmental processes across construction sites.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and environmental regulations.
• Monitor energy usage and improve carbon footprint.

Skills

Knowledge of Environmental legislation

Communication skills

Problem Solver

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

IRCA accredited QMS Lead Auditor

Job description

The Environmental Advisor will need to undertake a hands-on advisory and implementation role. You will be part of the Health, Safety and Environment team based in Havant. Alongside our construction project delivery team you will be responsible for assisting, advising and implementing environmental processes, procedures and improve initiatives across our construction site. To have an innovative approach to all aspects of construction site management. To be self-motivated, practical and a problem solver.

• Work to & within the Mackley company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all related legislation and ensure compliance.
• Liaise with site delivery teams to provide advice, support and training on all aspects of environmental compliance and issues affecting the construction site .
• Monitor energy usage on siteand improving information capture with the aim of improving energy performance and reducing the carbon footprint.
• Completing site inspections and discussing findings and recommendations with project staff .
• Helping to ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO50001 and environmental licenses, permits etc.
• Water pollution prevention on site in particular silt management and taking water samples .
• Developing innovative solutions, e.g. renewable energy systems for site plant and equipment.
• Liaising with environmental specialists, regulators and client representatives .
• Contributing to written bids for new contracts and awards .
• Monitor objectives/targets & report as required .
• Advising and assisting with audits and accreditation
• Dust and noise monitoring .
• Maintaining ecology management on site.
• Design and implementation of company-wide initiatives to improve environmental awareness. E.g. reducing carbon, minimising waste.
• Produce reports on site activities and contribute to the monthly report.
• Investigate environmental incidents and near mises.
• Maintaining the environmental dashboard/database.

Skills& Knowledge

• Robust & up to date knowledge & understanding of Environmental legislation & best practice
• Understanding of core Environmental principles & regulations
• Legal compliance

Experience

• Competent and comfortable working with Microsoft Applications
• Self-Motivated, focused, well organised and able to work to deadlines
• Enthusiastic about Health and Safety and environmental issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years experience
• A recognised environmental qualification
• IRCA accredited QMS Lead Auditor (either 9000, 14001 or 45001).
• Membership of a professional body (IOSH, IEMA etc) (desirable)
• Site Environmental awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)

Knowledge and understanding of Environmental legislation and best practice