Environment Advisor

Purpose of the Role

To provide professional advice and support to staff based within the Southern Business on environmental and safety issues.  Assist contract staff in respect of compliance with relevant legislation, client standards and contractual arrangements.

Person Specification

• Degree qualified in relevant subject; environmental management, environmental science, geography.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant codes of practice and industry standards and have broad understanding of environmental legislation.
• Experience of technical report writing and ability to draft technical reports under guidance to an acceptable technical quality.
• Takes ownership and accountability for a wide range of relevant environmental tasks and manages through to successful completion.
• Good communicator and able to influence others investigation and auditing techniques.
• Ability to effectively manage conflicting priorities.
• Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel.
• Literate in MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Periodically update SRSA Environment Manager on Wales & Western work bank progress and high summary environmental/ecology risks;
• Work with SRSA Environment Manager to help achieve the annual Alliance environmental objectives within the Wales & Western region;
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections and ‘safety/environmental’ conversations as per the frequencies set by SRSA Environment Manager;
• Support SRSA Environment Manager on all Level 1 environmental investigations in the Wales & Western region;
• If required by SRSA Environment Manager, attend the Efficiency & Operations meeting and/or the Safety Supplier Forum (cover annual leave);
• Review and feedback on the environmental slides produced by SRSA Environment Manager for the Efficiency & Ops, Safety Supplier Forum and MBR forum;
• Work closely with approved ecology suppliers in respect to obtaining quotes, seeking advice/guidance, reviewing technical reports, and supervising/shadowing on site work;  
• Provide on-site advice and support to the operational teams on environmental matters such as project specific mitigation measures including pollution control and ecology protection.
• Promote a positive environmental sustainability culture through proactive engagement and communications with the project teams
• Ensure on site compliance with environmental legislation and coach teams in applying controls and mitigations.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and supply chain on any environmental permit, license, or consent requirements.
• Review Environmental and Social Appraisal Plans and undertake Desk-Based Assessment to review the environmental and social aspects and impacts of the works. This will support identification of mitigation and controls required to be implemented to avoid/minimise negative impact on the environment and communities in which we operate.
• Produce and update Project Specific Environmental and Social Management Plans and Site Waste Management Plans.
• Assist Project Teams in reviewing and updating project related Work Package Plans and risk assessments with environmental recommendations.
• Keep up to date with standards and legislative changes and where applicable recommend changes to SRSA Environment Manager.
• Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks and undertake onsite coaching to staff and supply chain (this can also be support via PDR’s).
• Maintain records, minutes, registers and data as required for specific projects.
• Collate and report key environmental data for project environmental KPI’s (Wales & Western region) as set by SRSA Environment Manager.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service