Graduate Environmental Advisor

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Havant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Havant is seeking a proactive Graduate Environmental Advisor for their HSEQ team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Environmental Science and at least 2 years' experience, focusing on sustainable practices and environmental compliance on a key infrastructure project.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 10% employer match

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an environmental advisory role.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulations.
• Recognised environmental qualification (e.g., IEMA Cert).

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice and training to site delivery teams.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor environmental performance.
• Implement environmental management systems and best practices.

Skills

Environmental protection

Environmental compliance

Communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is 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.

• 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 accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO50001, and all relevant environmental permits.
• Monitor site energy usage, helping to improve data capture and reduce the 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.
• 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).
• 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 practices.
• 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 dependent on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with up to 10% employer match.

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

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