Environmental Advisor

The Role

As an Environmental Advisor at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], you will provide regional environmental advice, as well as supporting the development and implementation of key business documents such as our new Sustainability Strategy and the company’s Environmental Management System in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support to the project delivery team, including initiatives to deliver sustainable construction, including low carbon solutions, drive resource efficiency and identify opportunities for biodiversity improvements
• Provide guidance to our design teams to maximise the opportunities for building sustainable infrastructure
• Work with external consultants/contractors to prepare ecological, carbon, resource efficiency and other environmental assessments across the project life cycle
• Lead the production of Environment Management Plans, Site Waste Management Plans, Pollution Prevention/Control and Incident Response Plans
• Undertake environmental audits and other assurance activities on site to assess compliance with key documentation
• Promote a culture that supports sustainable best practice in our workplace and across our supply chain
• Represent [Employer hidden] at various industry forums
• Liaise with key regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency
• Support with environmental permit, licences and consents applications (e.g. Flood Risk Activity Permits, section 61 consents)
• Monitor and accurately report on environmental performance.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of 2-3 years professional experience
• Relevant degree in Environmental Management or similar
• Member of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP, CIWEM) - working towards chartered status
• Experience of working across multiple sectors such as rail, water and energy would be desirable
• Understanding of environmental risks and opportunities on major infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001:2015
• Understanding of PAS 2080:2023 Carbon Management in Infrastructure
• Excellent communication skills, translating technical and legal requirements to actionable advice for colleagues and other stakeholders.

Why Apply?

At [Employer hidden], we invest in our people. You’ll benefit from:

• Award-winning training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary, pension, and company car/allowance
• Health cash plan and wellbeing support
• Agile and flexible working policy (mixture of office, site and home working)
• Two paid volunteering days each year

Why [Employer hidden]?

[Employer hidden] is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes [Employer hidden] and our people exceptional.

• GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.
• HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.
• PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.
• FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.
• TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.
• WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Find out more about what it’s like to be part of Team Story here. https://www.storycontracting.com/jobs/

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy https://www.storycontracting.com/about-us/our-culture-values/  ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Think you’d be a good fit?

Apply today and start your story!