Staff Environmental Advisor - Environmental Services (Glasgow, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering, architecture, and construction firm is seeking an Environmental Advisor to design and oversee environmental projects. The role involves collaboration with engineers to meet project requirements while ensuring compliance with environmental standards. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in the environmental sector, including specific skills in GIS and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of environmental experience, preferably in consulting.
• Some experience in ecology or landscape architecture is advantageous.
• Understanding of environmental legislation and regulatory requirements in Glasgow.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to environmental design of projects from conceptual phase through completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for various facility types.
• Oversee field inspections and site work for clients.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Chartered Membership of a Professional Body

Tools

GIS

Job description

Description

Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader within our fields.

The Environmental Advisor will work on environmental and sustainable design of infrastructure projects in co-operation with our engineers and consultants to create world-class designs. This could include new projects, alterations and redevelopments on various projects, including power, process, corporate, healthcare, pipeline, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Environmental Advisor will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting environmental and sustainability plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Contribute to the environmental design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion under the direction of a licensed professional engineer.
• Modify and review production drawings for various projects including, but not limited to, power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Design environmental components for project needs and requirements the project managers set forth.
• Applies good knowledge of commonly used environmental engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the environmental engineering services industry.
• Research and compile project-related data as required by the project managers.
• Update drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD-related software.
• Compiles information for client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Oversees field inspections, measurements or calculations, and site works for public and private clients.
• Participate in sales and marketing efforts and identify critical pursuits and tenders.
• Contribute to developing cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
• Contribute to project budgeting, cost estimation and reporting of project performance.
• Effective communication with other engineering disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Engineering, Technology or related degree from an accredited program.
• Associate or Chartership of a relevant professional body or equivalent.
• 3 years of environmental experience, consulting preferred, or equivalent.
• Some experience in ecology and/or landscape architecture and/or consents & permitting and/or air quality or acoustics would be an advantage.
• Experience in GIS would also be an advantage.
• An understanding of environmental legislative and regulatory requirements and consents process in Glasgow.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of standard/best practice engineering techniques and procedures.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills.

Job Environmental

Primary Location GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250947

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DZ #UKO N/A