Graduate Environmental Advisor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking recruitment agency seeks a Graduate Environmental Advisor in Havant to support a key infrastructure project. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, conducting site inspections, and promoting sustainable practices. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Environmental Science and be passionate about environmental protection.

Benefits

25 Days holiday + BH

Pension up to 10% match

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in environmental advisory role.
• Recognised environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA Cert).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice to site delivery teams.
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor performance.
• Drive environmental awareness campaigns.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Sustainable practices

Environmental legislation

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client are seeking a proactive and hands-on Graduate Environmental Advisor to join the Health, Safety and Environment (HSEQ) team, supporting a key infrastructure project in Havant. This is an exciting opportunity for an environmentally focused professional to drive sustainable practices and ensure environmental compliance across a busy and complex construction site.

The ideal candidate will be innovative, practical, and solutions-oriented, with a genuine passion for environmental protection and improvement.

Graduate Environmental Advisor Job Overview

• Provide environmental advice, guidance, and training to site delivery teams to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.
• Implement and improve environmental management systems, procedures, and best practices
• Conduct regular site inspections, monitor environmental performance, and advise
• Ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO50001, and all relevant environmental permits
• Monitor site energy usage, helping improve data capture and reduce carbon footprint.
• Support initiatives to prevent pollution, including silt management and water quality sampling.
• Lead or contribute to the design and implementation of sustainable innovations, such as renewable energy solutions for site operations.
• Liaise with environmental consultants, regulatory bodies, and client representatives.
• Assist with tender bids and contribute to award submissions.
• Investigate and report on environmental incidents and near misses.
• Manage environmental documentation
• Conduct dust and noise monitoring, and manage ecology on site in line with legal and best practice guidelines
• Drive company-wide environmental awareness campaigns and reduction initiatives (e.g. carbon, waste).

Graduate Environmental Advisor Job Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar environmental advisory or compliance role.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, and best practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Recognised environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA Cert).
• IRCA-accredited Lead Auditor (ISO 9001, 14001 or 45001).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA, IOSH).
• CSCS card and SEATS (Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme) certification.

Graduate Environmental Advisor Salary & Benefits

• Salary - Dependant on experience
• 25 Days holiday + BH
• Pension up to 10% match
• Phone, Bonus, Private Healthcare

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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