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Environmental Advisor

Employer
Hays Construction and Property
Location
England, Bedfordshire, Bedford
Salary
£17.00 - £19.49 per hour
Closing date
8 Dec 2022
Reference
4317774

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Sector
Construction & management jobs
Function
Highways Engineer
Contract Type
Temp
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Environmental Advisor- Full time job- Hybrid working- Begins as temp, but expected to move to permanent


This is a great opportunity to work with one of the biggest construction companies in the UK

They are now seeking an Environmental Advisor to form part of the wider Environment and Sustainability team, to support the delivery of the construction and handover phase of their current project.

You will:

  • Understand the Client and internal Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the contract's operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented on the project.
  • Provide Environmental compliance advice to various team, including design construction, procurement and subcontractors and suppliers on the practical implementation of contract policies, processes and requirements. Identify and provide training and upskilling required to fulfill environmental responsibilities of various delivery team roles.
  • Providing critical on-site presence and advice to the delivery team.
  • Conduct regular inspections and monitoring to ensure environmental compliance.
  • Identify and communicate environmental and sustainability risks and mitigations, assisting with the review and undertaking writing of plans, risk assessments and method statements.
  • Drive awareness for and delivery against contract targets, particularly reducing Carbon, materials efficiency and striving to achieve no-net loss in biodiversity.
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement throughout the contract team.


We're looking for:

  • Environmental & Sustainability advisory experience in the environment and construction industry, ideally projects in highways and/or rail.
  • Degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences or suitably applicable fields. Associate or Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent and internal auditing experience.
  • Good organisation and time management skills, able to work independently and off their own initiative.
  • Confident speaker with experience preparing and delivering presentations.
  • Demonstrates a passion for the Environment and Sustainability, driving innovation and a desire to positively influence and develop those around them



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Company

Hays Civil Engineering is the UK’s leading recruitment company, with 50 years’ experience specialising in engineering roles. Across the UK, using our national network of 75 offices and teams of expert consultants, we match the right jobs to the right people every day. Highly trained civil engineers are in demand for both temporary contracts and on a permanent basis. We have the breadth and depth of knowledge and scale of operation to help you hire the people that can make a real difference to your bottom line.

www.hays.co.uk/engineering

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