Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

GALLDRIS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED; Leiston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor with a forward-thinking construction firm. This role involves overseeing environmental performance, driving sustainability initiatives, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. You will collaborate with project teams to deliver training, conduct site inspections, and provide technical advice on environmental challenges. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a relevant environmental qualification. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to innovative projects and sustainable practices in construction.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental legislation and sustainability considerations across projects.
• Formal auditing experience and ability to maintain documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and improve E&S performance across projects.
• Conduct environmental site inspections and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Relationship-building

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Driving Licence

Education

Professional membership of an environmental organisation (e.g. IEMA)

Relevant Environmental or Sustainability Qualification

Tools

IT Packages

Job description

Job vacancy: Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Galldris Group

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston, Suffolk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join our Sizewell team. To be considered, you will come from a Civil Engineering or Construction background.

The Environmental & Sustainability Advisor will be responsible for overseeing and improving E&S performance and driving innovation across several projects supported by the Head of Environment & Sustainability. Role being sought due to increased number of live projects.

The ideal candidate will have to hold a full UK driving licence, as travel between sites is necessary.

Key Accountabilities to include but not limited to:

• Produce and review project specific environmental documentation
• Apply and maintain validity of Section 61, and any permit/licences for sites as required
• Ensuring each project understands their client's sustainability requirements
• Carry out regular environmental site inspections
• Support sites to deliver material management plans for suitable reuse and disposal of materials
• Provide technical advice and solutions to assist with any significant environmental challenges
• Reviewing of project performance, addressing areas of improvement
• Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, ensuring project and company compliance
• Environmental incident investigations, if required
• Assist in implementing the EMS across the business and ensure compliance on project sites
• Delivery of training on environmental management and sustainability for the project team and supply chain where applicable

Experience/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant Environmental Legislation and guidelines
• Formal auditing experience/training
• Experience embedding environmental and sustainability considerations across projects
• Experience maintaining records and documentation systems

Skills:

• Ability to use a range of IT packages, Microsoft Office, and bespoke packages
• Exceptional relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills, both oral & written
• Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Positive attitude always
• Ability to integrate and play an active part in the construction team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Able to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Driving licence and availability to travel

Qualifications:

• Professional membership of an appropriate environmental organisation (e.g. IEMA)
• Relevant Environmental or Sustainability Qualification

To apply, please send your CV, with a cover letter to Alex Stumpo, Talent Acquisition Manager, Galldris Group, to the email address below:

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We are not using Recruitment Agencies for this role. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable.