Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor – WSP

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What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

• Field based – visiting construction sites across a variety of industries (windfarm/grid connection/underground cabling/sub‑sea cabling etc) to monitor adherence to environmental legislation.
• Carry out/support site inspections and audits of construction works against planning conditions and associated documents (e.g. Construction Environmental Management Plan).
• Provide guidance and solutions to contractors and clients on environmental compliance and best practice methods.
• You would be a key point of contact, working closely with other disciplines, notably ecologists, hydrologists, archaeologists and engineers to provide an integrated environmental service with specialists.
• Liaise with clients and regulatory bodies and subcontractors on environmental management practices.
• Provide support to operation and design teams on environmental compliance and project specific mitigation measures.
• Delivery of toolbox talks and onsite environmental guidance to contractors.
• The delivery of an Environmental Clerk of Works & Environmental Advisor role may require working away from home between Monday‑Friday 3 weeks out of 4.
• Support site teams on incident investigation and reporting.
• Compilation of weekly site reports and supporting team management with administration tasks.

• An Environmental Science or Environmental Management Degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant wildlife legislation.
• Experience of monitoring construction activities in line with best practice guidance from small to large sized projects.
• The ability to work under time pressure to resolve emerging environmental issues on site.
• Membership of a professional body.
• A CSCS card (or in the process of gaining one).
• Ability and willingness to travel to site and between project locations on a regular basis (a suitable vehicle will be provided).
• An understanding of environmental management in a construction context.
• An understanding of the environmental impact assessment legislation, policy and guidance.
• An understanding of Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) and pollution prevention.
• A highly organised, pragmatic, solutions-driven, pro‑active and reliable approach to work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, hold high interpersonal skills and able to communicate confidently with clients and peers.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging  have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need.…