Environment Sustainability Advisor – Bristol

• Provide advice and support to operational teams on environmental matters and
  compliance with the Development Consent Order
• Develop and maintain local environmental management and sustainability plans
• Maintain relationships with regulators, clients and subcontractors
• Develop and maintain relationships with local stakeholders
• Investigate and report incidents to the SHEQS Manager
• Attend project meetings with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders
• Ensure on site compliance with environmental legislation and coach teams in applying controls and mitigations
• Deliver value adding environment projects and support ecological enhancements
• Contribute and maintain Involved Plans and monitor compliance across the project
• Liaise with client, regulatory bodies and subcontractors on matters of environmental management and sustainability
• Produce and update environmental management plans, environmental risk assessments and site information packs
• Provide on-site advice to operations and design teams on environmental management, compliance and project specific mitigation measures including pollution control and ecological and archaeological protection
• Investigate environmental incidents and support the business to implement controls to prevent repeat occurrence
• Ensure implementation of the project environmental management systems on project sites
• Be aware of any changes to standards and legislation and where applicable recommend changes to systems and processes
• Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks and undertake onsite coaching
• Produce internal and external reports as required
• Support and conduct audit and assurance activities including facilitating external audits by clients and certification bodies

Who we’re looking for

Essential:

• Knowledge of environment management and sustainable development
• Educated to degree level in Environmental Science or Environmental Management or other applicable disciplines.
• Practical experience and knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology and archaeology mitigation, environmental licences, consent applications and regulators
• Understanding of ecological and archaeological matters and environmental law
• IEMA Membership
• Full driver’s licence and flexibility to travel
• Understanding of the utilities/construction/engineering operating environment
• Literate in MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
• Good interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Internal environmental auditor qualification
• Competent ecological surveyor for one protected species
• Knowledge or experience of DCO and NSIPs
• Master’s degree in relevant field
• NEBOSH H&S Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of the Construction Industry

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com