Senior Environmental Advisor

If you are an ambitious environmental professional seeking a new challenge in tunnelling construction and want to help shape the future of STRABAG, please read the following job description.

What matters to us

• Degree qualified (or experience equivalent to a degree).
• Practitioner Member of IEMA (or similar).
• Full Driving Licence.
• DBS check required prior to appointment.
• 5 years' experience in environmental management within the construction industry.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation relevant to construction.
• Willingness to travel.
• Understanding of ISO 14001 standard (desirable).
• EUSR (water hygiene) blue card (can be obtained in role) (desirable).

Your contribution to our company

Reporting to an Environment Manager, the main purpose of the role is to:

• Provide complex advice to support STRABAG's work on the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) Project and the wider business, in line with the STRABAG management system, environment, and sustainability strategies.
• Implement the STRABAG ISO 14001 compliant Environmental and Sustainability Management System (ESMS).
• Advise and support project management and supervisors in environmental responsibilities and respond to queries on environmental issues.
• Ensure employees are aware of statutory duties and understand the requirements of the group.
• Maintain EMS documentation, identify significant environmental impacts, and help set up contracts with appropriate controls.
• Maintain compliance records, identify training needs, and provide relevant training.
• Support in applying for permits and liaising with stakeholders and regulators such as United Utilities, Environment Agency, and local authorities.
• Assist in tender writing, incident investigations, and producing environmental management plans.
• Support and lead internal audits and disseminate legislative updates to staff.
• Participate in collaboration initiatives and promote environmental best practices.

What you stand to gain

We value respect, partnership, and sustainability, fostering a work environment that promotes safety, health, and development. Our employees are our most valuable asset, underpinning our sustainable growth and innovation. Through our 'People. Planet. Progress.' strategy and WORK ON PROGRESS motto, we aim for climate neutrality by 2040.

Contact

3rd Floor, The Tower, 65 Buckingham Gate, London

Application process:

1. Screening of applications.
2. Decision to invite for interview.
3. Interviews (virtual or in-person).
4. Offer and finalization of employment details.

STRABAG employs around 86,000 people across more than 2,400 locations worldwide. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. Join us as we work together to complete projects successfully and embrace new challenges. Let's progress!

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