Environmental Advisor

Job description

Aureos is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support our growing Renewables department within our Energy business.

This role will support our Vanguard Renewables project, working with the client and other contractors on site to ensure full environmental protection of the site and adherence to client and legal requirements.

Primary tasks and duties

• Travel to sites as required to undertake site inspections
• Provide environmental advice and support to project teams as required
• Co-ordinate pre-construction environmental assessments (e.g. Ecology surveys, archaeology surveys) and advise on the programming of works in relation to constraints observed
• Manage waste records used to populate Aureos and client decarbonisation tools
• Co-ordinate the acquisition of permits from environmental regulators (e.g. Waste management licences for yards)
• Support project teams to discharge environmental planning conditions
• Conduct inspections of active work zones, and audits of key environmental documentation

Secondary tasks and duties

• Write key environmental documentation where required
• Support delivery of business wide sustainability targets
• Undertake/support investigations for environmental events on site

Qualifications and Training

Essential:

• An Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a related field, preferably a post graduate qualification, coupled with experience in a relevant industry (e.g. Infrastructure, environmental / planning/ statutory body/ consultancy dealing with major consenting projects).
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Applicable CSCS Card.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an environmental focussed role, preferably in the infrastructure sector.
• In-depth knowledge of UK wide environmental regulations, standards, and best practices. Experience in the electrical utilities industry is desirable.
• Proven experience in conducting environmental assessments and developing management plans to help discharge conditions of planning consents.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to multiple projects simultaneously.
• Where projects are located in remote locations regular overnight stays away from home may be necessary.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook. Capability to produce maps using QGIS would be an advantage.

Desirable:

• Industry-specific site-based qualifications
• Experience in similar construction projects with Energy clients
• Be a minimum of a Practitioner member of Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment or working towards
• Awareness and knowledge of industry/client specific standards and requirements
• Be an excellent communicator with the ability to write clear, concise reports and communicate with a range of stakeholders to gain engagement in wider Sustainability agenda.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.

Equal opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Norfolk

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English