Environmental & Sustainability Advisor - Livingston, United Kingdom - Glenevin

Description

Glenevin Ltd has been developing and maintaining infrastructure across the UK since our formation in 2013. We specialise in Utilities (Power, Telecoms, etc), Civil Engineering, Traffic Management, and infrastructure. We have grown our business on a foundation of expertise, teamwork, and excellent customer service.

The Environmental & Sustainability Advisor is a key role in helping organizations operate in a more environmentally responsible and sustainable manner, balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations to create long-term value for the organization and society as a whole.

As the business grows and to ensure we stay ahead curve, Glenevin are currently seeking an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Advisor (ESA) who will play a crucial role in developing and delivering an environmental and sustainability plan that aligns with ISO Standards and the wider business strategy.

As an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor you will be responsible for:

• Supporting Leaders and Operational Teams in reducing the environmental impact of our operations, embodying a collaborative approach, working with environment, carbon and sustainability professionals across Glenevin and others (including Clients, our key partners and Supply Chain members)
• Providing specialist environmental advice, being the 'go to' person for understanding, knowledge, technical compliance and competence matters, providing the environmental discipline focal point, ensuring that we meet all external commitments and obligations and being recognised as such both inside and outside of Glenevin.
• Support and enable the maintenance of the ISO 14001 certification of our integrated management systems Maintaining Professional Standards
• Stay abreast and track developments in legislation, regulation and industry best practice through an ongoing process of formal continuing professional development.
• Under direction of the E&S management take ownership of relevant procedures and guidance documents, amending them as necessary to reflect best working practices, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the E&S Senior Managers to review Glenevin's management systems, processes and procedures; and support the business in the implementation of risk control arrangements using specialist technical knowledge where necessary.
• Work with team members to identify environmental risks and opportunities, improving understanding of how our activities interact with the environment and determine effective operational control measures to mitigate significant impacts, including in the event of an emergency, as well as in a changing climate.
• Work with Technical Competent Waste Managers and regulators such as the Environment Agency to ensure we meet our environmental permit obligations and mitigate operator risks
• Undertaking investigations into events with the potential for, or that have actually caused pollution or damage to environmental assets.
• Undertake environmental performance monitoring, analysis and evaluation, writing reports and making recommendations to our business leaders to drive continual improvement.

Skills and requirements

• Knowledge, understanding and experience with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and environmental requirements set out in legislation and where relevant sector specific expertise is desirable.
• Previous experience working on Infrastructure/Construction projects approx. value 20 Mil.
• Nebosh Diploma
• Practitioner Environmentalist (PIEMA)
• ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
• Ideally insight and experience in PAS 2080 Carbon Management in buildings and infrastructure

What's in it for you:

• 30 days annual leave (inclusive of recognised public holidays)
• Company pension
• Car Allowance

As an equal opportunities' employer, Glenevin Ltd is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Health, Safety & Environment:

To promote positive culture and continuous improvements in the business management system all employees are required to adhere to Health & Safety, Environmental policies and standard operating procedures to ensure that best practice is met by both them and by their colleagues
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Quality:

All employees are expected to work within the systems, processes and procedures outlined within the department and / or company handbooks or software platforms or training manuals.

Information Security:

All employees are expected to work in compliance with the company's Information Security policy and procedures; and be vigilant against malware and cyber-attacks when conducting any transferring of company knowledge or business.

Conduct:
All employees are required to conduct themselves in a professional manner in accordance with comp