Environmental Manager

Assystem; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (8% company contribution)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Professional fees reimbursed

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Glasgow seeks an Environment Manager to ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation on construction sites. The role involves conducting site inspections, providing advice on environmental matters, and updating the Environmental Management Plan. Candidates should have experience in environmental management and knowledge of applicable laws. The position offers benefits like a pension scheme, annual leave, and flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Environmental Management role.
• Detailed knowledge of UK environmental legislation and guidance.
• Experience with environmental management systems (EMS) conforming to BS EN ISO14001:2015.
• Experience with EMS conforming to ISO14001:2015.
• Strong time-management and organisational skills.
• Nuclear or high-hazard industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and report environmental issues.
• Provide advice on environmental legislation and planning constraints.
• Support compliance with environmental legislation.
• Gather and collate environmental performance information on activities.
• Review/update the Environmental Management Plan for regulatory compliance.
• Support delivery of environmental training; assist internal audits.

Skills

Environmental Management experience

Excellent communication skills

Organizational and time-management skills

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Ability to work independently

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in environmental or engineering/science related discipline

Tools

EMS ISO14001

Job description

Assystem Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

This range is provided by Assystem. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The UK government has made a pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and, as such, is pushing ahead with significant investment in nuclear and renewable energies. Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low‑carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy. By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed its commitment to the UK’s energy transition in combining strengths with a long‑established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.

Job Description

We are seeking an Environment Manager to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences and consents. You will also work to protect the environment and work collaboratively across multiple teams to drive forward environmental performance. Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking site inspections of work areas and relaying observations and/or reporting environmental issues where necessary, as well as advising on remedial actions
• Provision of written and verbal advice on environment legislation, permits, and environmental planning constraints for all activities on site
• Support compliance with environmental legislation and demonstration of substantiation of environmental protection equipment
• Gather and collate environmental performance information on activities
• Reviewing and updating the Environmental Management Plan to ensure it is compliant with environmental regulations
• Support the delivery of environmental training
• Support for the self‑assessment and internal audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable legislation, processes and procedures and environmental best practice

Qualifications

• Experience in an Environmental Management role
• Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation in the UK relevant to construction or industrial installations, plus knowledge of the supporting guidance, reference notes, industry best practice
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication/interpersonal and influencing skills
• Experience of operating within an environmental management system (EMS) conforming to recognised standards (BS EN ISO14001:2015)
• Ability to prioritise work in a complex and fast‑moving project environment with excellent organisational and time‑management skills
• Previous experience of working on nuclear or high hazard industry would be advantageous
• Awareness of the client/contractor relationship and legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 would be desirable
• Degree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or engineering/science related discipline

Benefits

• Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
• 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days
• Professional fees reimbursed
• Flexible working
• Employee referral scheme

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Industry: Software Development and IT Services and IT Consulting

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