Environment Advisor - Bristol, United Kingdom - Colas Rail UK

Colas Rail UK

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Bristol, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Title:
Environmental Advisor

Division:
South Rail Systems Alliance / Safety and Sustainability

Reporting To:
Head of Safety & Sustainability, Colas Rail Infrastructure

Location:
South East England (office locations; 1 x Bristol and 1 x Chelmsford)

Key Areas of Responsibility

Provide onsite advice and support to our 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 project teams, including the supply chain.
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.
Investigate environmental incidents in accordance with Colas Rail standards to identify and share lessons learned. Monitor and report to line management the implementation of actions to prevent recurrence.
Ensure implementation and compliance with the Environmental Management System.
Keep up to date with standards and legislative changes and where applicable recommend changes to systems and processes.
Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks and undertake onsite coaching to staff and supply chain.
Produce internal and external reports as required, e.g. case studies, environmental and social performance reports.
Undertake Environmental compliance evaluations, inspections and audits at prescribed intervals

- record outputs and liaise with site management to ensure actions are completed.

Maintain records, minutes, registers and data as required.
Collate and report environmental data for project environmental KPI¿s.

Role Requirements

The following qualities/experience are essential:

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 tasks and sees 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.

And what do we offer?
At Colas Rail we know how important job satisfaction is for everyone to support with life at home, your health and financial well-being, that's why in return 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

About Us

Joining Colas Rail UK provides the opportunity to not only establish yourself within one of the rail industry's biggest and most prestigious, multidisciplined contractors, providing you with a springboard that can take you career to new heights._
We take pride in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for you to unlock your potential at whatever stage you are in your career. We encourage crosscollaboration and innovation and if you are interested in learning Colas Rail will enable that._
Everyday we work together safely to solve real problems, with a shared goal of enhancing the Infrastructure and Logistics which is key to the UK Rail Network and wider Supply Chain. Everyone here has a voice and we encourage all to speak up, discuss their ideas and implement them._
We are always looking for passionate people to join our business and with several bases across the UK, there are plenty of opportunities to join our vibrant, creative, and diverse teams._
Colas Rail hold three core values: Caring, Sharing and Daring. We take care our of our employees, always ensuring safety is a top priority and we nurture our collective wellbeing. We share a passion for what we do, celebrate our achievements and value high standards like nowhere else. We dare to take on new challenges, we are one of the international leaders in our industry. We keep on innovating, expanding, and conquering new markets._
The performance of Colas Rail UK is dependent upon improving and developing the skills and abilities of all employees, and our Equal