Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

Bouygues Construction UK is hiring an Environmental Advisor for the Sizewell C Project in Bristol. The role focuses on guiding project teams in environmental practices, ensuring compliance, and developing waste reduction strategies. Candidates should have construction sector experience and a relevant degree. The position offers hybrid working options but is primarily based in Suffolk, contributing to sustainable energy initiatives for the UK.
BOUYGUES UK is seeking an Environmental Advisor for the Sizewell C Project in Bristol. The role involves guiding project teams on environmental practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing waste reduction strategies, and providing training. Candidates should have experience in the construction sector and a relevant degree. The position offers hybrid working options but is primarily based in Suffolk, contributing to sustainable energy initiatives for the UK.
Join the CWA Team as an Environmental Advisor for the Sizewell C Project!

Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to contribute to one of the UK's most transformative energy projects? As part of the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), I am thrilled to invite you to apply for the role of Environmental Advisor. This exciting position will support the development of Sizewell C, a 3.2-gigawatt power station designed to provide low-carbon electricity to around 6 million homes and ensure a sustainable energy future for at least the next 60 years.

Your Role: Environmental Advisor

As an Environmental Advisor, you'll play a crucial role in guiding our project teams on environmental best practices, compliance, and sustainability initiatives. You'll be responsible for ensuring that environmental considerations are embedded in our operations, from pre-construction through to project delivery.

What You'll Be Doing:

Regulatory Compliance: Track and analyse new regulations, updating the environmental register to keep the business compliant.

Management Systems: Assist with the development and maintenance of the environmental management element of the COMPASS system.

Waste Reduction: Develop a waste reduction strategy, analyse waste sources, and work with the supply chain to identify improvements.

Performance Reporting: Undertake monthly internal and external environmental performance reporting, including Enablon and CarbonEco metrics.

Knowledge Sharing: Communicate best practices and improvements internally, fostering a culture of environmental awareness.

Pre-Construction Guidance: Provide guidance to pre-construction teams on identifying and managing environmental risks.

Project Support: Offer advice on local regulatory requirements, review and develop environmental management plans, and ensure sites hold all necessary legal licences and permits.

Training and Audits: Deliver environmental training and awareness, and support project sites in preparing for Ecosite and Green Site Office audits.

Incident Management: Assist project teams with managing and investigating environmental incidents and implementing preventive measures.

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

Experience as an environmental advisor, ideally in the construction sector.

A Bachelor’s degree in an environmental discipline.

IEMA associate membership.

A valid driving licence.

Desirable:

Experience in the construction industry.

Additional Language Skills In French (beneficial But Not Essential).

Key Attributes:

Humility: Value diverse perspectives and contributions from all team members.

Positivity: Encourage new ideas and challenge poor performance constructively.

Respect: Adhere to regulations and provide respectful feedback.

Solidarity: Operate as 'One team' and share responsibility for project outcomes.

Clarity: Communicate effectively to promote team alignment and make swift decisions.

Based in Suffolk with hybrid working options available, this role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a project that is instrumental in shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape.

Are you ready to take on this challenge and contribute to a cleaner, sustainable future? Click the link below to apply and join our dynamic team at CWA.

Let’s build a brighter future together