Environmental Advisor

Job Title: Environmental Advisor

Location: Falmer (Brighton) Hybrid working model (2 days a week in office/site)

Salary: up to £45,000 depending on experience

Job Summary:

Environmental Advisors provide project level environmental risk management to support the design, maintenance and construction of a wide range of projects.

Working within the Enabling Team in Engineering Technical Services (ETS) the role involves providing expert specialist technical support to projects from design conception to construction completion; providing practical solutions to ensure environmental risks are managed through Project Delivery, as well as seeking opportunities to enhance the man-made and natural environment.

Environmental advice and support is also given to the broader business when requested.

Key Responsibilities:

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Undertake environmental assessments.

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Accurate report preparation, including reasoned arguments supported by evidence as required..

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Contribute to effective and demonstrable stakeholder management to ensure “buy in” from stakeholders and environmental regulators.

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Responsible for producing own work to a high standard.

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With senior staff support, solve problems including designing appropriate mitigation strategies.

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Work will require travel in the UK to office and / or sites.

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The role will entail some field work and may require out of hours (early morning, evening and weekend) working.

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Undertake own continuing professional development under guidance from line managers.

Skills and Competencies:

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Degree level or similar experience (essential)

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Relevant degree and Post Graduate qualification (desirable)

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Professional Qualification (associate or ideally chartered) with appropriate Professional body, e.g. IEMA/IES (desirable)

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Full driving licence.

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Competent in MS Office.

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Excellent organisational skills.

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Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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Ability to work on own initiative on technical matters.

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Have technical skill in relevant specialist fields, and/or in engaging and managing specialists undertaking relevant studies, e.g. landscape, noise, odour assessment, water/air quality, waste, nuisance, planning etc..

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Experience of being part of a team of environmental scientists and specialists in preparing environmental appraisals and also preferably Environmental Impact Assessments.

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Demonstrate understanding of current UK Environmental Legislation, policy and guidance.

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Understand other roles within the team, the role and objectives of the team in the business. Co-operates with other areas in the wider interests of the business.

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Build key relationships with Local Authorities, contractors, consultants, Enabling Team – ecologists, planners, environmental advisors, design engineers, project management, Strategy Leads.

Package:
This role will be full time Monday - Friday with a hybrid approach to working between home and office. We offer flexible working options wherever possible to help you strike the right balance between work and personal life. With a focus on employee wellbeing, we offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, pension, healthcare, life assurance, free parking, and discount schemes. Plus, you’ll enjoy a fantastic range of additional benefits with MyBenefits – designed to suit your lifestyle