Senior EHS Advisor

Rullion Managed Services; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior EHS Advisor to provide expert environmental support for transmission projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, developing and maintaining Environmental Management Systems, and engaging with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, significant experience in the construction sector, and a passion for environmental sustainability. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while driving the company's commitment to environmental excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant discipline and experience in environmental management.
• 4+ years' experience in operational roles within construction.

Responsibilities

• Support Environmental Manager with compliance and monitoring.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and apply for environmental consents.

Skills

Environmental Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Practitioner or Full Member of IEMA

Masters' qualification

Tools

MS Office

ISO 14001

ISO 50001

Job description

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following Role:

Senior EHS Advisor
Location: Northern Scotland
ASAP Start
6 months initial contract - Perm position also available
Outside IR35
£(Apply online only) Per day
Site based.
Qualification required and Must know and have worked Scottish Legislations
10 hours per day on site.

Role Summary

An experienced professional in the construction/engineering environment, providing expert environmental advice and support to Site, Bid and Project Delivery Teams, to support the successful acquisition and delivery of transmission projects across Scotland (mainland and the islands). Acting as a key point of contact for project environmental issues, whilst supporting and providing input to internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the role will support to develop, implement, and maintain the Environmental Management System (EMS) across office and project sites within the Siemens Energy Transmission business.

Developing successful working relationships across multiple levels of the business to ensure the business is aligned and working effectively to ensure we deliver products and solutions that not only meet customer requirements but also meet both regulatory requirements and internal business requirements. The role will include liaising with regulatory bodies (e.g. EA, SEPA, Natural England) as part of project delivery and to apply for secondary environmental consents as required.

With a growing awareness of Environmental Sustainability within society, the role is also critical to ensuring the business exceeds its global commitments and targets by not only environmental protection but enhancement, using resources efficiently to drive a circular economy and avoiding and reducing carbon.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support and assist the Environmental Manager with the continuous improvement of environmental and energy management system to deliver on the Environmental Objectives and Targets. Support with monitoring changes to UK and European environmental and energy legislation that directly impacts on the business and updating business processes and procedures.
2. Support and advise the Project Delivery teams and Site Management teams to ensure internal, external and customer compliance with all requirements stipulated in the Siemens Energy Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including legislation.
3. Ensure all employees are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and understand the requirements of company environmental procedures and guidance notes.
4. Attend project, site co-ordination and progress review meetings as required, providing input and advice on environmental related issues as appropriate. Ensure that any environmental actions resulting from meetings are implemented effectively.
5. Where required apply for both permanent or temporary consents and ensuring consent conditions are complied with through the Project Environmental Management Plan. Note: consent requirements differ depending on contractual requirements with varying customers.
6. Where required co-ordinate with third party ECoW (Environmental Clerk of Works) employed by Siemens Energy or our customers and subcontractors.
7. Undertake environmental audits and inspections, as required, to monitor compliance with environmental legislation, prevent pollution and encourage resource efficiency.
8. Identify significant environmental impacts on and assist in the set-up of appropriate controls.
9. Ensure that all environmental near misses and incidents are reported in accordance with Siemens Energy and client procedures. Support site teams with the investigation of environmental near misses and incidents to ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
10. Assist the client with their environmental site monitoring/audits, ensuring all findings are reported to the Siemens Project and Site Management teams as well as the Environmental Manager.

Essential Requirements

1. Degree educated in a relevant discipline. Practitioner or Full Member of IEMA (or equivalent professional membership).
2. Internal Auditor in ISO 14001 Experience working within the construction/built environment, in large complex organisations delivering complex engineering solutions.
3. >4 years' experience in an operational role. Experience working with regulatory bodies e.g. SEPA and applying for consents/permits.
4. Experience of maintaining compliance with Environmental Management Systems. Computer literate - MS office including Excel and PowerPoint as a minimum. Driving license and willingness to travel extensively in the region.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders on all levels. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Desirable

1. Experience working within the transmission industry.
2. Masters' qualification.
3. Leadership or management qualification.
4. Internal auditor in ISO 50001.
5. Carbon reporting, including embodied carbon calculations.
6. Experience in delivering training or awareness sessions.
7. Lead auditor training.
8. Investigation training.
9. Experience of transmission projects.

Optional

1. H&S Qualifications./Human Factors training.

If available please send CV and Qualification Certification in and a member of the team will be in touch.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.