Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM Infrastructure are looking to recruit Project Environmental Sustainability Advisors to join our Environmental Sustainability team supporting the delivery of projects within our energy sector across Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering large civil engineering projects which will provide critical infrastructure to enable future, renewable developments across Scotland. You will support the operational business and provide advice and support on sustainability and environment strategy and policy, whilst also ensuring that standards are maintained through monitoring, reporting and training.

Your team Permanent, full-time

Hours:

42.5 There is a requirement to be on-site five days per week. Travel to and from the project will be considered part of the working day. This requirement may varyor potentially increase depending on the needs of the project programme. Making Possible As an Environmental Sustainability Advisor, you will be responsible for the following:
Build relationships with the construction team, client, supply chain and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and environmental sustainability matters. Support on the environmental aspects of the Project delivery to ensure the effective delivery of the EMS and sustainability strategy. Undertake regular monitoring & inspection, identifying risk and opportunities to improve environmental sustainability performance. Support the investigation of environmental incidents, advising on appropriate actions.

Contribute to the development and delivery of internal environmental sustainability training. Prepare site-specific environmental documentation and records. Maintain environmental databases/systems as required Attend project progress meetings, forums, and workshops, providing input, guidance, and reporting on environmental issues Providing guidance and advice regarding environmental controls and Laws to the Project Team. Provide environmental sustainability support and expertise to the tender and work-winning process.

Providing support as and when required for project-based audits. Share best practices across the operational business and functions as required. Meet regularly with the Project Environmental Manager & Energy Sector Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager to discuss performance and developments. What do you bring to the role? Associate-level or above member of ISEP or similar professional body. Degree-level qualification in Environmental Management or equivalent technical qualification.

A passion for and commitment to sustainability issues with a specific focus on construction, delivering excellence and driving continuous improvement. Experience gained through environmental sustainability advisory / Environmental Clerk of Works roles within organisations (private and/or public sector). Preference shall be given to applicants with 3 or more years of experience. A good technical knowledge and experience in one or more relevant sustainability areas, and understanding of sustainability benchmarks.

Articulate and engaging communication skills. Enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate people across a company to get involved, supporting personal development and business objectives.

Whats in it for you?

Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies Company car/car allowance/travel allowance 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.