Environmental Advisor/Manager

EMBS Engineering; England; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

EMBS Engineering in Norfolk is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to ensure environmental compliance across a major power and infrastructure project. You will work on-site with the SHE Manager and project teams to provide expert advice and support.

Responsibilities include monitoring compliance with legislation and DCO, managing Siltbuster units and EA water discharge, conducting audits and risk assessments, developing EMS, and training staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum third-level Environmental qualification - NEBOSH Environmental or equivalent
• Ideally a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related field
• Current CSCS card or equivalent, and EUSR SHEA Power

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice and support across project
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation and DCO
• Manage Siltbuster units and water discharge within EA permitted levels
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections and risk assessments
• Develop, implement and maintain Environmental Management Systems (EMS) across the project
• Advise on waste management, pollution prevention and resource efficiency
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and manage environmental permits and reporting
• Deliver environmental awareness training and toolbox talks (TBTs) to staff
• Lead investigations into environmental incidents and recommend corrective actions
• Assist in achieving and maintaining relevant environmental certifications
• Reporting on environmental performance metrics and recommending improvements

Skills

Environmental compliance

ISO 14001

Environmental audits

Siltbuster management

Discharge water management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Independent worker

Education

NEBOSH Environmental

Environmental Science degree

CSCS card or equivalent

EUSR SHEA Power

Tools

Environmental Management System (EMS)

Job description

Environmental Advisor

Location: Norfolk (on site) Permanent / Contract: Permanent or Contract Rate of pay: Competitive

Overview

EMBS is working in partnership with a leading contractor delivering a major power and infrastructure project, that is currently seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join their team. Working closely with the site and client project teams, you will play a central role in ensuring environmental compliance is maintained throughout the project lifecycle - protecting both the environment and the project's standing with regulators and stakeholders.

This is an urgent, site-based requirement in Norfolk and an excellent opportunity to take ownership of environmental performance on a high-profile project, providing environmental advice and support across the project and the wider business.

What's in it for you?

Stability / Longevity: A central role on a major, long-term power and infrastructure project.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the SHE Manager, our client is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to provide environmental advice and support across the project and the wider business, ensuring compliance is maintained at every stage.

As an Environmental Advisor, you will monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, company policies and the site Development Consent Order (DCO), while managing Siltbuster units and water discharge within Environment Agency (EA) permitted levels. You will conduct environmental audits, inspections and risk assessments, and develop, implement and maintain Environmental Management Systems (EMS) across the project. Advising on waste management, pollution prevention and resource efficiency will be central to the role, alongside liaising with regulatory bodies and managing environmental permits and reporting through the Principal Contractor.

You will also deliver environmental awareness training and toolbox talks (TBTs) to staff, lead investigations into environmental incidents and recommend corrective actions, and assist in achieving and maintaining relevant environmental certifications. Reporting on environmental performance metrics and recommending improvements will round out the role.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in an environmental role, preferably within the utilities, construction or energy sector
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001 standards
• Experience with environmental audits and reporting
• Experience managing Siltbusters and the discharge of water
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills

Qualifications:

• Minimum third-level Environmental qualification - NEBOSH Environmental or equivalent
• Ideally a degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related field
• Current CSCS card or equivalent, and EUSR SHEA Power

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.