Environmental Sustainability Advisor
Balfour Beatty · Glasgow, Scotland ·
What you'll be doing Deliver value adding environment projects and support ecological enhancements, including net gains. Liaise with client, regulatory bodies and subcontractors on matters of environmental management and sustainability.
Produce and update environmental management plans and environmental risk assessments. Produce sustainability and involved plans, per project and overarching the regionReport on environmental and sustainability performance to both the Client and the Environmental Manager.
Feed into the business stream's communications plan with sustainability content and use communications and improvements to engage staff on an on-going basis. Support Project Managers in managing subcontract and supply chain, ensuring projects delivered as per contractual obligations and commercially viable.
Provide guidance to senior leadership and management on strategic objectivesBe representative and delegated authority of Environmental Manager where required; meetings, client forums etc. Provide on-site advice to operations and design teams on environmental management, compliance and project specific mitigation measures including pollution control and ecology protection. Who we're looking for
Essential
Strong knowledge of environment managementEducated to degree level in Environmental Science, Environmental ManagementExperience of working within the environmental field in the construction industry Experience managing people/teams Practical experience and knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology mitigation, environmental licences and consent applications and regulators.
Understanding of ecological matters and environmental lawPIEEM, or IEMA Membership. Full UK driver's licence and flexibility to travelUnderstanding of the utilities/construction/engineering operating environment ·
Desirable
Internal environmental auditor qualificationCompetent ecological surveyor for one protected species Master's degree in relevant field NEBOSH H&S Diploma or equivalent Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key
benefits
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more...
About us Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusionAt Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.
To find out how we are making this a reality, visit To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE).
In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
For more info, visit: We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com