Site Based Environment Advisor

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role. We are looking for an Environment Advisor to join our dynamic organisation in a hands-on advisory and implementation role. The successful candidate will be joining our established Health, Safety and Environment Team, reporting directly to the department's Environment Manager. Alongside our construction project delivery teams, they will be responsible for assisting, advising and implementing environmental improvement initiatives, initially at our Berwick Bank construction project at Innerwick, near Edinburgh (EH42), with other nationwide projects in the future. Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK is a dynamic and forward thinking organisation employing over 550 people. With over 60 years' experience, our teams deliver high quality environmental and civil engineering solutions, safely, for a diverse range of projects and clients. What You Will Be Doing: Liaising with site delivery teams to provide advice, support and training on all aspects of environmental issues affecting the construction site. Monitoring energy usage on construction sites and head office and improving information capture with the aim of improving energy and carbon performance. Completing site inspections and discussing findings and recommendations with project staff. Helping to ensure compliance with ISO14001, ISO50001 and environmental licenses, permits etc. Water pollution prevention on construction sites in particular silt management. Willingness to work away with occasional overnight stays if necessary. Support sites with site environmental documentation, i.e. CEMP, waste management, aspects/impacts. Developing innovative solutions, e.g. renewable energy systems for site cabins. Liaising with environmental specialists, regulators and client representatives. Contributing to written bids for new contracts and awards. Advising and assisting with audits and accreditations. Design and implementation of company-wide initiatives to improve environmental awareness e.g. minimising waste. What We Are Looking For: Minimum 2 years experience in an Environment Advisor capacity ideally on construction sites. Working knowledge of soils management. Competent and comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications. Self-motivated, focused, well-organised and able to work to deadlines. Enthusiastic about health & safety and environmental issues. Effective at communicating with all levels of the workforce. Good written and verbal communication skills. Benefits: Competitive starting salary. Company contributing pension scheme (eligibility applies). 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Competitive travel and subsistence allowances while attending site. Ongoing professional development and training. Car allowance.

We can offer long term career opportunities where your pay will increase as you gain more experience. xehkeey If this opportunity sounds like something you would be interested in, apply now! Please note: We are not taking calls from agencies at this time. REF-227 780