Environmental Advisor (Sizewell C)

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Environmental Advisor (Sizewell C)
Mactech Engineering & Inspection
Sizewell C

Based in our Suffolk office, We are looking for a site based Environmental Advisor to join the Sizewell C Delivery Construction Team on one of the most exciting and challenging projects, as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear in the UK.

As an Environmental Advisor you will be part of a team of environmental professionals supporting the Construction Delivery Team working to ensure that all environmental & sustainability aspects of the project are managed effectively. You will work collaboratively with our Tier 1 Partners across the project to drive environmental performance and ensure compliance with the various Regulatory Consents and Permits in place.

Principal Accountabilities

Undertaking site inspections of contractors' work areas and relaying observations and/or reporting environmental issues where necessary,
Provision of written and verbal advice on environment legislation, permits, and environmental planning constraints for all activities on site;
Reviewing of contractors' environmental management plans and RAMs, to ensure they are compliant with environmental regulations
Support for the self-assessment and internal audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable legislation, site processes and procedures and environmental best practice;
Supporting and leading on investigations of environmental incidents, including the provision of reports and recommended actions to prevent re-occurrence of incidents and;
Recognise contractual issues and escalate to the Environmental & Sustainability Manager in a risk proportional manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

Experience in an Environmental Management role on a dynamic construction or industrial project (site based).
Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation in the UK relevant to construction or industrial installations, plus knowledge of the supporting guidance, reference notes, industry best practice
Awareness of the client/contractor relationship and legal responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Must be able to work independently and demonstrate excellent communication/interpersonal and influencing skills.
Ideally Degree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or related discipline.

Experience of operating within an environmental management system (EMS) conforming to recognised standards (BS EN ISO14001:2004.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.