Senior Environment Advisor

Laing O'Rourke; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke in Bridgwater seeks a Senior Environmental Adviser to ensure project compliance with environmental obligations and support the BYLOR EMS. You will lead risk assessments, audits and training across teams to improve environmental performance.

The role requires UK regulatory knowledge, EMS management, and 3+ years of construction environmental experience, with a focus on sustainable development and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• UK regulatory framework knowledge
• ISO 14001 audit experience preferred
• Sustainable development principles and practices
• Management of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• 3+ years practical environmental management in construction
• Diploma in Environmental Management (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Support construction teams to ensure compliance with environmental obligations on the project
• Identify, assess and control environmental risks
• Support EMS implementation and updates
• Conduct audits and inspections per EMS and ISO 14001:2015
• Carry out Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA) for scope of works
• Report environmental incidents and investigate root causes
• Deliver environmental training and raise awareness
• Communicate risks and actions to senior teams
• Engage with Client and BYLOR environment teams for learning sharing
• Mentor other Environmental Team members

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Industry practicality

Teamwork

IT skills

Training & facilitation

Sustainability

Cultural awareness

Education

Diploma in Environmental Management

Job description

Job title:

SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR

Reporting line management:

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

EXPERIENCE

The purpose of this role will be to:

• Actively support the construction team in ensuring compliance with the environmental obligations on the project
• Assist in the identification, assessment and control measures of environmental risks
• Support and encourage innovation to achieve the project's environmental objectives
• Liaise with the BYLOR central environment team to ensure knowledge of the requirements and sharing of learning within the teams.

Specific Duties

• Have good knowledge of Knowledge of all compliance obligations including UK regulations and the requirements of the contract and relevant works information. Regularly checking that the compliance obligations are met.
• Ensure clear understanding and compliance with all obligations imposed under the contract.
• Implement the requirements of the BYLOR Environmental Management System (EMS) and support the update of the EMS when required.
• Ensures implementation of the audit and inspection programme detailed in the EMS, including communicating and recording the findings from all audits and inspections and ensuring close out of all actions identified. Able to conduct audits against the standards set out in ISO 14001: 2015.
• Carry out and maintain Environmental Risk Assessments (ERA) specific to the scope of works;
• Report and record all environmental accidents and carry out an exploration when appropriate;
• Delivery of specific training when required e.g. emergency preparedness, environmental awareness.
• Prepare communications as required, to all staff and operatives on subjects relevant to the dedicated work area and risks.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Task Risk Assessments and Method Statements (TRAMs) for work activities in your dedicated works package;
• Provide support and advice to all BYLOR team members and subcontractors;
• Effectively report and communicate to all senior team members with relevant and clear information;
• Attend the relevant meetings e.g. progress and HSE meetings to discuss environmental risks and opportunities;
• Ensure that a strong relationship is established and maintained with the Client construction and environment teams.
• Assist the Environmental Manager with the coaching and mentoring of other members of the Environmental Team.

Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications Required:

• UK regulatory framework
• ISO 14001 requirements (auditor experience preferred)
• Sustainable development principles and practices
• Management of Environmental Management Systems
• Practical Experience in Environmental Management in Construction (>3 years)
• Diploma in Environmental Management (or equivalent)

Skills

You will need:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to gain the confidence and cooperation with all members of the various teams;
• An analytical approach and a high level of attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to operate effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Negotiating skills and the capacity to persuade others in order to achieve results and initiate action;
• An understanding of practical conditions in industry and the ability to apply workable solutions;
• The ability to work independently and also as part of a team;
• Basic IT skills;
• Confident in delivering training and facilitating learning;
• Passionate about achieving sustainability;
• The ability to identify and take into account the many different cultures that are embedded within the BYLOR teams.