Environmental Advisor

Glasgow  ‐ Onsite
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The requirements for the role consist of:

*Maintain and improve internal and external Environmental Management Systems to obtain and maintain ISO 14001 accreditation.

* Provide support and advice to project and office based staff to achieve compliance with internal and external environmental management systems and industry best practice.

* Develop and maintain Environmental Procedures to identify and respond to emerging environmental legislation relevant to activities.

* Implement and maintain corporate standards.

* Develop and implement new methods, techniques and practices to improve environmental performance.

* Manage environmental monitoring and inspection programs to effectively document operational performance, compliance and prepare timely reports required for both internal and external distribution.

* Maintain the environmental compliance registers (eg Wastewater, Water Supply, Waste, Planning Conditions, Legislative and Aspects/Impacts).

* Support the investigation and reporting of environmental incidents.

* Prepare environmental information to meet annual and ad-hoc reporting requirements.

*Develop and deliver environmental training and awareness initiatives

* Monitor and report from construction sites on Environmental performance. Control of contractors. Resolving site issues where possible.

* Assist with or prepare waste management plans and other environmental documentation for site activities.

* Monitor and report on site waste management activities.

* Support the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments either by direct input or managing external consultants

* Support engineering and construction teams meet or comply with environmental conditions specified by local planning authorities and other legal/statutory agreements (e.g. wayleaves)

The successful candidate should have:

*Proven experience of environmental management, including working knowledge of ISO 14001, environmental auditing, dealing with the environmental regulator, ideally within a commercially focused utility, service or construction business.

* Educated to a degree level in a relevant environmental discipline is essential.

* Environmental Auditing qualification is desirable.

* In-depth knowledge of current and developing environmental legislation is essential.

* Membership of Professional body relevant to this role is desirable.

* Strong influencing and consulting/communication skills.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Sound planning and analysis skills-anticipate problems and plan solutions.

* Experience of collaboration with contractors.

* A Current valid driving licence.

* Experience in an Environmental role within an engineering or construction related environment.

* Computer Literacy & working knowledge of Microsoft Packages

* A Degree in an environmental discipline Sthree UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Start date
02/2014
From
Huxley Associates
Published at
29.01.2014
Project ID:
657107
Contract type
Permanent
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