Environmental Advisor

We are looking for a site based Environmental Advisor to join the Construction Team on one of the most exciting and challenging projects in East Suffolk. This is a contract role to run to the end of the year but likely to be long term. As an Environmental Advisor you will be part of a team of environmental professionals supporting the Construction Delivery Team working to ensure that all environmental & sustainability aspects of the project are managed effectively. You will work collaboratively with our Tier 1 Partners across the project to drive environmental performance and ensure compliance with the various Regulatory Consents and Permits in place. Principal Accountabilities • Undertaking site inspections of contractors’ work areas and relaying observations and/or reporting environmental issues where necessary, • Provision of written and verbal advice on environment legislation, permits, and environmental planning constraints for all activities on site • Reviewing of contractors’ environmental management plans and RAMs, to ensure they are compliant with environmental regulations and standards • Support for the self-assessment and internal audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable legislation, processes and procedures and environmental best practice • Supporting and leading on investigations of environmental incidents, including the provision of reports and recommended actions to prevent re-occurrence of incidents and • Recognise contractual issues and escalate to the Environmental & Sustainability Manager in a risk proportional manner. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience • Experience in an Environmental Management role on a dynamic construction or industrial project (site based). • Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation in the UK relevant to construction or industrial installations, plus knowledge of the supporting guidance, reference notes, industry best practice • Awareness of the client/contractor relationship and legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. • Must be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication/interpersonal and influencing skills. • Degree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or related discipline. • Experience of operating within an environmental management system (EMS) conforming to recognised standards (BS EN ISO14001:2004. This can be based in Suffolk or London with hybrid working arrangements