Environmental Advisor

We build, we transform, and we connect. Our culture is one which fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity. 

 Are you ready to work with us to deliver a variety high quality engineering and construction solutions, whilst making a positive difference to the communities we operate in? 

If so, we are currently looking for an Environmental Manager. This role is home based with regular travel to project site locations across England. 

Outline of the role 

 As an Environmental Manager you will contribute to implementing and monitoring the environmental policies and arrangements. This will involve supporting and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, auditing, monitoring and measuring environmental performance, assisting with environmental reports, sharing best practice and coordinating activities within the SHE Team.

As an Environmental Manager you will be responsible for:

• Prepare Construction Environmental Management plans
• Plan and conduct regular audits of locations / projects environmental practices and documentation,
• Assist and coordinate the external audit programme
• Support and assist with incident investigations and reporting to ensure company operating procedures are implemented
• Lead environmental agenda to ensure guidance and support is in place for project teams in relation to regulatory and client specific requirements
• Support and guide project teams with regards permitting and consent requirements
• Assist the implementation of a Farrans-wide consistent management approach to SHE requirements,
•  Support and guide Farrans’ management with a positive solutions-based approach to addressing challenges in environmental performance
• Keep up to date with legislative changes, maintain a legal register and ensure they are integrated in to the Company’s environmental management system

Required Skills and Experience 

• Strong previous experience working in a construction environmental role
• Proficient user of the complete MS Office Suite, in addition to using online project document management portals (such as Deltek PIM FOCAL, Aconex etc)
• Effective working knowledge of: environmental legislation and consenting; permitting processes; BREEAM / CEEQUAL requirements on projects; issues such as noise, water management, ecology and waste management; multiple stakeholders and project locations; planning, implementing and operating SHEQ management standards and processes 

 What we can offer you  

 Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture which promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways. 

 In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:

• Car allowance 
• Payment of an annual professional membership
• Contributory pensions plan up to 6%
• Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included)
• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Enhanced family policies 

Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.