Senior Environmental Advisor

STRABAG SE; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to join their team in London. The role involves advising on environmental responsibilities, implementing management systems, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates should have a degree and significant experience in environmental management within the construction industry.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in environmental management within construction.
• Full driving license required.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex advice on environmental management for projects.
• Implement ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System.
• Maintain compliance records and documentation.

Skills

Environmental management

Understanding of environmental legislation

Advising project management

Incident investigation

Training provision

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent experience

Practitioner Member of IEMA

Job description

If you are an ambitious environmental professional seeking a new challenge in tunnelling construction and wish to contribute to shaping the future of STRABAG, please review the job description below.

What matters to us

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience
• Practitioner Member of IEMA (or similar)
• Full driving license
• DBS check required prior to appointment
• At least 5 years' experience in environmental management within the construction industry
• Good understanding of environmental legislation relevant to construction
• Willingness to travel
• Desirable: Knowledge of ISO 14001 standard
• Desirable: EUSR water hygiene blue card (can be obtained in role)

Your contribution to our company

Reporting to an Environment Manager, the main purpose of the role is to:

• Provide complex advice supporting STRABAG's work on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) Project and the wider business, aligned with the STRABAG management system, environmental, and sustainability strategies.
• Implement the STRABAG ISO 14001 compliant Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS).
• Advise and support project management and supervisors on environmental responsibilities and respond to queries.
• Ensure employees are aware of statutory duties and understand environmental procedures and guidance notes.
• Write, review, and maintain EMS documentation for the UK business.
• Identify significant environmental impacts for contracts and establish appropriate controls.
• Maintain records to ensure compliance with legislation, company procedures, and contract requirements.
• Identify training needs, provide relevant training, and keep records.
• Support and lead on incident investigations when required.
• Produce contract-specific environmental management plans and instructions.
• Liaise with stakeholders and regulators such as United Utilities, Environment Agency, and local authorities.
• Support tender writing and preparation.
• Provide regular updates on environmental matters to project managers and senior management.
• Support the delivery of the Group Assurance Programme and conduct internal audits.
• Disseminate legislative and procedural updates to relevant employees.
• Participate in collaborative initiatives and promote sustainability practices.

What you stand to gain

We value respect, partnership, and sustainability, fostering a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our employees are our most valuable asset, underpinning our growth and innovation. Through our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and "WORK ON PROGRESS" motto, we strive towards climate neutrality by 2040.

Contact

3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London

Application process:

1. Screening of applications
2. Interview invitation
3. Candidate interview (virtual or in-person)
4. Offer and onboarding

STRABAG employs around 86,000 people worldwide, working across various sectors including building construction, civil engineering, tunneling, and more. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, aiming to be Europe's most innovative and sustainable construction technology company.

Join us to work as partners, complete projects successfully, and grow with new challenges. Together, we achieve great things. Let's progress!