BAM UK & Ireland
Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor
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Building a sustainable tomorrow
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor to join our Environmental Sustainability team, supporting projects within our energy sector across Scotland & the North of England.
The purpose of the role is to drive environmental sustainability excellence across BAM Infrastructure by championing the application of company environment management systems (EMS) and best practice, particularly with regards to aspects such as low carbon construction, biodiversity, zero waste and pollution management. You will provide a point of contact and reference for advice and guidance on the application of the EMS to designated projects, and will report directly to the Environmental Sustainability Business Partner – Energy Networks.
Your Team
This role will be predominantly project-based and provide support covering sites across Scotland & North of England. The office base will be within our Kilsyth, Scotland, or Newcastle Office.
Making Possible
You Will Be Responsible For The Following
- Prepare project-specific environmental documentation & records.
- Support the implementation and delivery of project level EMS and customer requirements.
- Investigate environmental incidents and advise on appropriate actions.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of internal environmental sustainability training.
- Developing relationships with stakeholders, regulators and supply chain specialists. Attend project progress meetings, forums & workshops, providing input, guidance, and reporting on environmental issues.
- Identifying and communicating best practice and promote continued improvement, including providing feedback on environmental performance.
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What do you bring to the role?
Necessary
- Good understanding of environmental legislation and UK regulatory framework and the ISO14001 standard.
- Technical qualification in Environmental Management with minimum 5 years of experience working in an environmental role (preferably in construction industry).
- Associate-level or above member of ISEP or similar professional body. Working towards Full Member and/or Chartered Environmentalist.
- Experience in training, coaching and mentoring to environment staff and other key roles within the business.
- Articulate and engaging communication skills.
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of low carbon construction and ecology management, preferably in relation to the civil engineering industry.
- Strong connections and involvement with industry forum groups and trade bodies.
- Experience of working within a team both co-located and operating remotely.
- Collaborative and supportive behaviours.
- Understanding of digital construction vision and its application and proficient in the application and use of information technology.
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What’s 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. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s 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. We’re 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.
The application process
For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: monica.curl@bam.com
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
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