Reference ID:
ENV/Scotland
Location:
Scotland-Wide (non-specific)
Description:
The role is ideally suitable for any qualified environmental professional with an interest in construction and civil engineering. This is primarily a site-based role supporting our project delivery teams.
As our successful candidate you will be competent in the following areas:
Core Competency Requirements
- Professional work experience beneficial but not essential
- Recognised 3rd Level Qualification in Environmental Management (including ecology, water management, sustainability, etc.)
- Good knowledge of environmental legislation relevant to construction
- High standard of written and spoken English
- Proficient in using a computer (Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Full valid driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel and work on construction sites supporting the construction team
Day to Day Duties
- Implementing Wills Bros ISO 14001 Management System
- Implementing, monitoring and maintaining site water quality management arrangements
- Managing waste management and chemical compliance requirements
- Supporting and implementing the principal contractors CEMPs, SWMPs, and other environmental management plans and permitting procedures
- Carrying out environmental monitoring (noise, dust, vibration, wate sampling, etc.)
- Advising site management on environmental compliance requirements
- Attending and contributing to environmental meetings
- Carrying out environmental audits and inspections
- Reporting to Wills Bros EHS Manager on site level performance
- Investigating incidents and completing environmental incident reports
- Tracking, compiling and reporting sustainability data with guidance and support from Wills Bros Sustainability Manager
- Consulting with stakeholders and environmental regulators
- Any other duties required by a fast-changing construction environment
Desirable Attributes/Experience
- Valid CSCS Card appropriate to seniority level
- Some knowledge of Hydrology or Water Engineering very beneficial
- Knowledge or experience of water quality monitoring and silt prevention techniques
- Ecological Knowledge or Experience
- Knowledge or Experience of Carbon Monitoring and Measurement
- Experience of working on large civil engineering projects (Road construction)
- Membership of a recognised environmental body (IEMA/SocEnv/CIWEM/CIEEM or other)
- Experience of working to an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Leadership Attributes
- Passionate about Environmental Protection
- Lead, support and advise on Environmental Compliance at a site level
- Be committed and enthusiastic about promoting High Standards
- Confident, self-managing, able to work on own initiative
- Good Attitude / Work Ethic / Team Player
- Good Communication Skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lead by and set a good example
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and meet deadlines.
