Senior Environmental Advisor - Hydroeologist

STRABAG SE; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an ambitious Environmental professional to join their tunnelling construction team. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of environmental practices within the construction sector, focusing on hydrogeology and environmental management. You will advise project management on environmental responsibilities, analyze monitoring data, and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this is a chance to contribute to impactful projects while promoting safety and health in the workplace. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Hydrogeology with a focus on water resources.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation in construction.

Responsibilities

• Advise on hydrogeology throughout project phases from design to operation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company procedures.
• Support incident investigations and produce environmental management plans.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Environmental Legislation

Project Management Support

Data Analysis

Environmental Training

Education

MSc in Hydrogeology

Chartered Geologist

Job description

If you are an ambitious Environmental professional looking for a new challenge in tunnelling construction and would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, then please read the below job description.

Minimum Requirements

• MSc in hydrogeology or equivalent experience
• Chartered Geologist
• Full Driving Licence
• DBS check will be required prior to appointment
• 5 years’ experience in Hydrogeology with a water resources and water quality background
• Good understanding of environmental legislation relevant to the construction industry.
• Willingness to travel

Job Responsibilities

• Advise and support Project Management and Supervisors in discharging their responsibilities towards the environment and respond to queries or correspondence on environmental issues, in particular those associated with hydrogeology.
• Advise on hydrogeology from design, through construction and into operation. Design and implementation of associated management and monitoring plans.
• Analysis of monitoring data, including modelling where necessary.
• Ensure employees are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and understand the requirements of the Group Environmental Procedures and Guidance Notes.
• Writing, reviewing and maintaining EMS documentation for the UK business.
• Identify significant environmental impacts for contracts and help set-up contracts to include appropriate controls.
• Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with Legislation, Company procedures and Contract Requirements.
• Identify employees that require environmental training, provide relevant training and maintain records of training provided.
• Advising on, and applying for, consents and authoring documents for planning condition discharge. Support the Environment Manager and other Project Management in direct liaison with stakeholders and regulators such as United Utilities, Environment Agency, and Local Planning Authorities.
• Supporting tender writing and preparation.
• Support and lead on incident investigation where required.
• Produce Contract Environmental Management Plans, and other contract specific environmental plans and/or site-specific environmental instructions.
• Provide Project Managers, the Head of Environment and Director of Environment & Sustainability, with regular and accurate details on matters associated with Hydrogeology affecting their contracts.
• Support the Head of Environment and Director of Environment & Sustainability in the delivery of the Group Assurance Programme.
• Undertake internal Business Unit / Project audits as required.
• Disseminate information issued by Head of Environment and Director of Environment & Sustainability, including changes to legislation, to relevant employees.
• Actively partake in collaboration initiatives and promote.

We stand for respect, partnership, and sustainability, creating a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our committed and healthy employees are our most valuable asset – the foundation for sustainable growth and innovation. With our "People. Planet. Progress." strategy and the motto WORK ON PROGRESS, we drive change forward – with the goal of climate neutrality by 2040.

Contact

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

At STRABAG around 86,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether it's building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

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