Environmental Advisor

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