SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR

Bouygues Construction; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Construction in the UK is seeking an Environmental Manager for a major civil project. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, implementing the environmental management system, and mitigating risks across the scope of works.

You will work with the BYLOR team to promote sustainability, lead audits and RAMS reviews, and provide training to staff on environmental awareness and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Actively support the construction team in ensuring compliance with environmental obligations on the project
• Assist in identification, assessment and control measures of environmental risks
• Support and encourage innovation to achieve the project’s environmental objectives
• Liaise with BYLOR central environment team to ensure knowledge and learning are shared
• Ensure understanding and compliance with contract obligations; implement EMS requirements
• Carry out Environmental Risk Assessments specific to the scope of works
• Audit and inspection programmes, record findings and close out actions
• Provide training on emergency preparedness and environmental awareness
• Review RAMS/TRAMs for work activities; support and advise BYLOR teams
• Attend meetings to discuss environmental risks and opportunities; maintain client relations
• Assist Environmental Manager with coaching and mentoring of team members

Skills

Regulatory compliance

ISO 14001

Environmental risk management

Sustainability principles

EMS management

Construction environment

Auditor experience

Education

Diploma in Environmental Management

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Bouygues Travaux Publics (TP) and Laing O'Rourke, two of Europe’s most dynamic engineering and construction specialists, are working together in a joint venture named BYLOR to deliver the main civil engineering works at Hinkley Point C (HPC) worth over £2.8 billion.

Bylor are pushing the boundaries of innovation and modern technology while delivering high quality construction on a massive scale. Bylor have already broken the UK record for the largest continuous concrete pour of 9,000m3 of concrete.

This is great opportunity to be part of a dynamic organisation that is challenging the industry and making history.

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

You Will Be Expected To

• 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)

If you have any question feel free to contact PAULINE SOUQUIERE