Environmental Advisor in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Environmental Advisor
Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire
Company Information
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 70 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Advisor to join the VolkerRail HSQES team. The role will be based at head office in Doncaster but will involve frequent travel to the project sites across the UK.
Reporting to the Head of Environment & Sustainability the key duties will include:
- Providing support to the Head of Environment & Sustainability in terms of strategic corporate environmental matters.
- Providing support and guidance to project and delivery teams with regards to environmental management, in particular waste, pollution control, noise & nuisance, ecology, carbon & energy.
- Facilitating opportunities to add social value during project delivery through community engagement and volunteering.
- Responsible for ensuring that project and delivery teams complies with both VolkerRail’s internal management systems, legislation and client requirements, including the collection, analysis and reporting of data to measure performance against objectives and targets – driving the business to continuously improve.
Job Requirements
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role. The candidate must have an environment degree and practioner level membership of an environmental body as a minimum, and will ideally have the following experience/skill set:
- Previous experience in a similar role is a requirement, ideally within the rail sector.
- Practical experience of effective implementation of ISO14001.
- Experience of liaising with regulatory authorities, the general public and the client is essential.
- Production of site-specific waste management plans and environmental management plans, including the identification of significant aspects and impacts and implementing Best Practicable Means.
- Ability to produce contract statistical environmental information and undertake environmental audits to ensure where necessary corrective plans are successfully developed and implemented.
- Development, implementation and monitoring of Corporate Responsibility for the company.
- Proficient in MS office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Good communication and organisational skills.
VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits that includes pension, performance related pay, and other benefits commensurate to your skills and experience.
Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
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