Job Description
Environmental Advisor
Location: Scotland
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Our client, a well-established and highly regarded Civil Engineering Main Contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £150 million, is seeking a motivated Environmental Advisor. This is a permanent role covering projects across Scotland, joining a growing team following recent project successes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Managing and developing the environmental department, providing relevant training and overseeing environmental staff.
* Overseeing all environmental aspects of the division’s internal and external waste management operations.
* Ensuring compliance with best practices and current environmental legislation.
* Guaranteeing compliance with mandatory environmental requirements at all construction sites, including site licence conditions, planning regulations, emissions limits, and ground stability monitoring.
* Preparing and submitting all required environmental and waste management reports to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).
* Acting as the primary liaison for environmental regulations within the division, maintaining regular communication with external bodies such as planning authorities, the Environment Agency, and SEPA regarding environmental matters.
* Implementing and maintaining Environmental Management Systems to ISO14001 standards, ensuring continued accreditation with the British Standards Institution (BSI).
* Conducting regular environmental audits across all construction sites.
* Contributing to the strategic development, planning, and management of the company’s waste management facilities. This includes identifying potential sites, assessing feasibility, and considering design and operational constraints.
* Analysing site investigations to assess environmental impact.
* Working closely with the estimating department to support tender pricing.
* Creating material management plans for projects with identified contamination or environmental concerns, ensuring alignment with site remediation strategies.
* Collaborating with site teams to address environmental and remediation challenges during project execution.
* Researching and implementing new systems and methods to improve efficiency in response to evolving environmental legislation.
Requirements:
* Degree in an environmental subject.
* Experience as an Environmental Advisor on civil engineering projects is essential.
* Experience working on power projects is desirable.
* Strong IT skills and proficiency in relevant software.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Knowledge of working with external authorities such as SEPA and Local Authorities.
* Full UK driving licence.
What’s on Offer:
A competitive salary and an excellent benefits package are available.
If you are an experienced Environmental professional looking for a new challenge, apply now by submitting your most recent CV or contact Louise Knock on 01786 446651, quoting J45325, for further details.
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