Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor

Location:

Leiston, Suffolk | Site-Based  Salary: £65,000 per annum + Benefits

Employment Type:

Permanent     The Opportunity     We are looking for an experienced Environmental Advisor to join a major nuclear project based in Leiston, Suffolk.
This is an excellent permanent opportunity to play a key role in supporting environmental compliance and sustainability across a large-scale, complex construction environment.
Working closely with project teams, contractors and key stakeholders, you will provide practical environmental advice, monitor compliance with relevant legislation and project requirements, and help promote environmental best practice throughout the construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities     As an Environmental Advisor, your responsibilities will include:

* Carrying out regular site inspections across contractors' work areas, identifying good practice, deficiencies and potential non-compliances.
* Raising environmental observations and issues where required and supporting appropriate corrective actions.
* Providing clear and practical advice on environmental legislation, permits, consent conditions and planning constraints affecting construction activities.
* Reviewing contractors' Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure they meet environmental legislation, Development Consent Order (DCO) requirements and project standards.
* Supporting internal environmental audits and self-assessment activities to maintain compliance with legal obligations, procedures and industry best practice.
* Supporting and, where required, leading environmental incident investigations, producing detailed reports and recommending corrective and preventative actions.
* Identifying contractual and environmental risks and escalating significant issues appropriately.
* Promoting positive environmental behaviours across construction teams and supporting continuous improvement in environmental performance.
* Assisting with the development and implementation of environmental initiatives that contribute to wider project sustainability objectives.
* Building effective working relationships with contractors, project teams and stakeholders to ensure environmental compliance is embedded throughout the project.

About You     To be successful in this position, you will have:

* Previous experience in an Environmental Management or Environmental Advisor role within a fast-paced construction, infrastructure or industrial environment.
* Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation relevant to construction or industrial projects.
* An understanding of client and contractor responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
* Experience working within an Environmental Management System (EMS), ideally aligned with BS EN ISO 14001.
* A degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
* The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a busy, site-based environment.