Senior Environmental Advisor

Mactech Inspection Ltd; Stogursey; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Mactech Inspection Ltd seeks a Senior Environmental Advisor for the Hinkley Point C project in Somerset. You will ensure the construction team's compliance with environmental obligations, develop ERA processes, and support EMS implementation across the project teams.

The role requires knowledge of UK regulations, ISO 14001 standards, and experience in environmental management on construction sites. It is a 6-month contract with PAYE £400/day or Umbrella £540/day.

Qualifications

• UK regulatory framework and regulations for environmental management on construction sites.
• ISO 14001 requirements and auditing experience preferred.
• Sustainable development principles in construction projects.
• Management of Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• 3+ years practical experience in Environmental Management in Construction.

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 the site’s central environment team to ensure knowledge of requirements and sharing of learning

Skills

UK regulatory awareness

Cross-functional liaison

Environmental risk assessment

Auditing

Education

Diploma in Environmental Management

ISO 14001 knowledge

Tools

ISO 14001 auditing

Job description

Job Details

Job title: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISOR

Location: Hinkley Point C, Somerset

Pay: PAYE £400 or Umbrella £540

Job ID: 2326

Contract type: 6 Month Contract

EXPERIENCE

The purpose of this role will be to:

1. Actively support the construction team in ensuring compliance with the environmental obligations on the project


2. Assist in the identification, assessment and control measures of environmental risks


3. Support and encourage innovation to achieve the project's environmental objectives


4. Liaise with the sites 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 organisations 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 (