Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Ardent Advisors; Dartford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to enhance their power division. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring environmental excellence and regulatory compliance across various projects. Your responsibilities will include conducting environmental assessments, monitoring performance, and providing guidance on best practices. This position is perfect for someone passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a tangible impact. Join a company that values innovation and is committed to making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

24-26 Days Holiday

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental discipline or relevant experience in an environmental role.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation related to civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental assessments and ensure legal compliance.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance and incidents.

Skills

Environmental Legislation

Environmental Assessments

Communication Skills

Data Interpretation

Incident Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Discipline

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Up to £36,000

Dartford

We are ambitious - and keen to hear from determined and motivated people like you, who are interested in developing their environmental experiences!

If you are concerned about the environment and what's going on around you, then we'll have a lot in common!

The Role

We have an opportunity for an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join our power division, supporting the delivery of environmental excellence and promoting innovation for sustainable growth. As an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor, you will advise across the design, construction, and reinstatement phases of our projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and environmental safeguarding. This role requires excellent communication skills, as you'll collaborate with colleagues, clients, and statutory regulators.

Responsibilities include:

1. Undertaking environmental assessments and producing plans aligned with the environmental management system.
2. Ensuring work complies with legal requirements and protects the environment.
3. Supporting the provision of accurate environmental data.
4. Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on environmental performance.
5. Conducting inspections and audits in accordance with ISO 14001, permits, and legislation, recording and acting on non-conformance and improvement recommendations.
6. Providing incident management support to operational teams and promoting environmental best practices.
7. Reporting, categorizing, and undertaking corrective actions for incidents and near misses.

Ideal candidate demonstrates:

• A degree in an environmental discipline or relevant experience in an environmental role.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation related to civil engineering and utilities, with experience managing environmental risks.
• Experience in the construction sector, preferably utilities.
• Ability to write detailed environmental plans and reports and interpret data effectively.
• Experience with environmental permits, regulators, and compliance on-site.
• Proven ability to provide sound advice mitigating risks and ensuring legal compliance.
• A genuine passion for the environment and a commitment to innovation and improvement.
• A Full UK Driving Licence, due to site visits.

About Our Company

We work smarter, greener, and use our imagination daily. Our purpose is to make life better for growing families by providing essential services like water and power to millions. As one of the UK's largest family-owned construction businesses, we value our people, clients, and the environment.

Next Steps

You apply, and we respond within two weeks. If you haven't heard back, feel free to follow up—our commitment is to do what we say!

Benefits

Alongside career development, we offer a competitive salary, pension, healthcare, and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days. Additional perks include discounts through Clancy Xtras, cycle-to-work scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to inclusion. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed for your interview. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident.