Graduate Environmental Advisor

Farrans; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Peterborough is seeking a Graduate Environmental Advisor to enhance its environmental performance. In this role, you will collaborate with the Head of SHE and support various teams in implementing SHE standards, reporting, and auditing environmental efforts. Candidates should possess an environmental degree and strong communication skills. This position not only focuses on compliance but also emphasizes teamwork and initiative to promote sustainability in projects.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor's degree, HNC or HND in an Environmental discipline.
• Hold a full UK manual driving license.
• Knowledge and understanding of Environmental Management.

Responsibilities

• Implement SHE management standards and processes.
• Assist with reporting on Environmental/Sustainability performance.
• Support Environmental Advisors with regulator queries.

Skills

Strong people skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree, HNC or HND in Environmental discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

As a Graduate Environmental Advisor at Farrans, you'll work closely with the Head of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) to help improve the company's environmental performance. Your role will include supporting Environmental Advisors, working with various teams and partners, auditing and measuring environmental efforts, helping with reports, sharing best practices, and coordinating activities within the SHE team. You'll need strong people skills and the ability to influence others to make sure SHE principles are part of everything Farrans does.

Responsibilities

• Implementing and operating SHE management standards and processes.
• Working to assist the SHE team and multiple stakeholders and locations.
• Assist with project and company reporting on Environmental / Sustainability performance.
• Assist with BREEAM / CEEQUAL requirements on projects.
• Support the development of continuous improvement practices including SHE alerts, communication and knowledge sharing.
• Assist with the monitoring of the completion of corrective & preventive actions and the close-out of NCR’s.
• Support the Environmental Advisors regarding regulator queries and requests.
• Support Environmental Advisor with permitting and consent requirements.
• Develop Site Waste Management Plans and Construction Environmental Management Plans for Projects.
• Assist with Environmental Auditing and environmental mitigation / protection on Farrans sites including management of issues such as noise, water management, ecology, carbon and waste management.
• Assist with the preparation of post-audit reports and identify actions to project and company management teams.
• Assist with Bid Submissions and written responses to ITTs and PPQs.
• Promote and act on Farrans’ ethos ‘Nothing is so important that we cannot take the time to do its safely’ demonstrating a consistent approach to SHE expectations.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree, HNC or HND in an Environmental discipline.
• Hold a full UK manual driving license.
• Knowledge and understanding of Environmental Management.
• Passionate about environmental protection and conservation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and meticulous planning and organisational skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.