Environmental & Sustainability Advisor - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Balfour Beatty plc

Description

We have an opportunity for a Environment And Sustainability Advisor for The HS2, N1/ N2 project which covers the northern 90km section of Phase 1 of the overall HS2 scheme to provide a new high-speed rail connection
between London and the North of England.

You will provide support and advice to operational teams on all aspects of environmental management, with a focus on waste management and treatment,
developing environmental documentation, meeting legal and company standards, and helping deliver a culture of continual impro vement.
Understand and work with Clients and Regulators to ensure their environmental requirements are c omplied with. Support on site mitigation,
sustainability of works and engagement with local stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and members of the public

What you'll be doing

Assist with value adding environment projects and support ecological enhancements
Produce and update environmental management plans and environmental risk assessments
Provide on-site advice to operations and design teams on environmental management, compliance and project specific mitigation measures
including pollution control and ecology protection
Investigate environmental incidents and support the business to implement controls to prevent repeat occurrence
Carry out environmental audits and inspections on a periodic basis to meet the project objectives and targets
Work with project teams to ensure that environmental consents and permits are in place for all activities where they are
required and that permit conditions are complied with

Who we're looking for

Strong knowledge of environment and sustainability management
Educated to degree level in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or suitable industry experience
Practical experience and knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, environmental licences and consent applications and
regulators
Understanding of ecological matters and environmental law
PIEEM, or IEMA Membership
Commercial awareness
Full UK drivers licence and flexibility to travel
Understanding of the utilities/construction/civil engineering operating environment
Literate in MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook and supporting software packages
Good interpersonal skills
Desirable:
Internal environmental auditor qualification
Masters degree in relevant field
WAMITAB Level 4
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
Knowledge of the Construction and Civil Engineering Industry

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UKs leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects. Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us #J-18808-Ljbffr