Senior Environmental Advisor - Hydrogeology

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Environmental professional to join their tunnelling construction team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of environmental practices within the construction sector. You will advise on hydrogeology, ensure compliance with environmental regulations, and support project management in delivering sustainable solutions. With a commitment to safety, health, and development, this company fosters a collaborative work environment that values its employees as its greatest asset. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to climate neutrality and innovation in construction technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Hydrogeology with a focus on water resources and quality.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation in construction.

Responsibilities

• Advise on hydrogeology from design through to operation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company procedures.
• Support incident investigations and tender writing.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Environmental Legislation

Data Analysis

Project Management Support

Training Development

Education

MSc in Hydrogeology

Chartered Geologist

Tools

Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

Monitoring Data Analysis Tools

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.

What matters to us

• 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

Your contribution to our company

• 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.

What you stand to gain

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

Application Process

1. Screening of applications – careful review and evaluation of submitted documents
2. Decision, whether to invite an applicant to an interview
3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position
4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry

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 its 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!