Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor

BAM UK & Ireland; Kilsyth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/travel allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance

8 % matched pension contributions

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Personal and professional development

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor to join our Environmental Sustainability team, supporting projects across Scotland and the North of England. The role drives environmental sustainability excellence by championing EMS & best practice, focusing on low carbon construction, biodiversity, waste and pollution management.

You will prepare project-specific environmental documentation, support EMS delivery, investigate incidents, and help develop

Qualifications

• Good understanding of environmental legislation and UK regulatory framework including ISO14001.
• Technical qualification in Environmental Management with 5+ years in an environmental role (construction preferred).
• Experience in training, coaching and mentoring environmental staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project-specific environmental documentation and records.
• Support implementation and delivery of project EMS and customer requirements.
• Investigate environmental incidents and advise on actions.
• Contribute to internal environmental sustainability training.
• Engage with regulators, stakeholders and supply chain specialists; report on environmental issues.

Skills

Environmental legislation

ISO14001

Training & mentoring

Communication skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Technical qualification in Environmental Management

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor to join our Environmental Sustainability team, supporting projects within our energy sector across Scotland & the North of England.

The purpose of the role is to drive environmental sustainability excellence across BAM Infrastructure by championing the application of company environment management systems (EMS) and best practice, particularly with regards to aspects such as low carbon construction, biodiversity, zero waste and pollution management. You will provide a point of contact and reference for advice and guidance on the application of the EMS to designated projects, and will report directly to the Environmental Sustainability Business Partner – Energy Networks.

Your team

• This role will be predominantly project-based and provide support covering sites across Scotland & North of England.
• The office base will be within our Kilsyth, Scotland, or Newcastle Office.

Making Possible

You Will Be Responsible For The Following

• Prepare project-specific environmental documentation & records.
• Support the implementation and delivery of project level EMS and customer requirements.
• Investigate environmental incidents and advise on appropriate actions.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of internal environmental sustainability training.
• Developing relationships with stakeholders, regulators and supply chain specialists. Attend project progress meetings, forums & workshops, providing input, guidance, and reporting on environmental issues.
• Identifying and communicating best practice and promote continued improvement, including providing feedback on environmental performance.

What do you bring to the role?

Necessary

• Good understanding of environmental legislation and UK regulatory framework and the ISO14001 standard.
• Technical qualification in Environmental Management with minimum 5 year of experience working in an environmental role (preferably in construction industry).
• Associate-level or above member of ISEP or similar professional body. Working towards Full Member and/or Chartered Environmentalist.
• Experience in training, coaching and mentoring to environment staff and other key roles within the business.
• Articulate and engaging communication skills.

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of low carbon construction and ecology management, preferably in relation to the civil engineering industry.
• Strong connections and involvement with industry forum groups and trade bodies.
• Experience of working within a team both co-located and operating remotely.
• Collaborative and supportive behaviours.
• Understanding of digital construction vision and its application and proficient in the application and use of information technology.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcareLife assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.