Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM Infrastructure are looking to recruit a Project Environmental Sustainability Advisor to join our Environmental Sustainability team supporting the delivery of projects within our energy sector across Scotland.

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering large civil engineering projects which will provide critical infrastructure to enable future, renewable developments across Scotland. You will support the operational business and provide advice and support on sustainability and environmental strategy and policy, whilst also ensuring that standards are maintained through monitoring, reporting and training.
Your team Permanent, full-time
Hours: 42.5
There is a requirement to be on-site five days per week. Travel to and from the project will be considered part of the working day. This requirement may varyor potentially increasedepending on the needs of the project programme.
Making Possible As an Environmental Sustainability Advisor, you will be responsible for the following:
Build relationships with the construction team, client, supply chain and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication environmental sustainability matter.
Support on the environmental aspects of the Project delivery to ensure the effective delivery of the EMS and sustainability strategy.
Undertake regular monitoring & inspection, identifying risk and opportunities to improve environmental sustainability performance.
Support the investigation of environmental incidents, advising on appropriate actions.
Contribute to the development and delivery of internal environmental sustainability training.
Prepare site-specific environmental documentation and records.
Maintain environmental databases/systems as required
Attend project progress meetings, forums and workshops providing input, guidance and reporting on environmental issues
Provide guidance and advice regarding environmental controls and Laws to the Project Team.
Provide environmental sustainability support and expertise to the tender and work winning process.
Providing support as and when required to project-based audits.
Share best practice across the operational business and functions as required.
Meet regularly with the Project Environmental Manager & Energy Sector Senior Environmental Sustainability Manager to discuss performance and developments.
What do you bring to the role? Associate-level or above member of ISEP or a similar professional body.
Degree-level qualification in Environmental Management or equivalent technical qualification.
A passion for and commitment to sustainability issues with a specific focus on construction, delivering excellence and driving continuous improvement.
Experience gained through environmental sustainability advisory / Environmental Clerk of Works roles within organisations (private and/or public sector). Preference shall be given to applicants with 3 or more years of experience.
A good technical knowledge and experience in one or more relevant sustainability areas, and understanding of sustainability benchmarks.
Articulate and engaging communication skills.
Enthusiasm and ability to inspire and motivate people across a company to get involved, supporting personal development and business objectives.
Whats in it for you? Competitive salary
A wide range of family-friendly policies
Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
8 % matched pension contributions
Private healthcare
Life assurance
26 days holiday
2 wellbeing days
1 volunteering day
Personal and professional development
About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. Thats our mission and our promise at BAM. Its how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. xwwtmva Were on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.