Environmental Advisor
| Reference | 058204912 | |||
| Sector | Recycling | Environmental | Waste Jobs | |||
| Salary | £30000 - £40000 per annum | |||
| Town/City | Cardiff | |||
| Locations | South Glamorgan, UK, Wales | |||
| Job Type | Permanent | |||
| Date Posted | 5th Jun | |||
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| Site Environmental Advisor Location: Cardiff City Centre (within walking distance of Cathays train station) Salary: Circa £40,000 DOE Are you passionate about the environment and experienced in site-based environmental management? We're looking for a Site Environmental Advisor (Environmental Clerk of Works) to join our team and support construction projects across South Wales and South West England. You'll be based primarily on-site, working closely with the site team, Project Ecologist, Environmental Co-ordinator, and other specialists to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, licences, and best practice. This role plays a key part in delivering high environmental standards and effective risk management during construction. Main Duties " Conduct site-based environmental auditing and monitoring of works. " Identify environmental risks in advance and support the contractor in proactive planning and mitigation. " Review site conditions prior to works and advise on corrective actions where necessary. " Assist in preparing Construction Environmental Management Plans, method statements, and other key documentation. " Develop and implement Environmental Permit to Work systems, and maintain ECoW observations and reporting. " Verify contractor documentation, including RAMS, ITPs, and MAFs, ensuring alignment with project requirements. " Liaise with contractors, sub-contractors, authorities, and internal project teams on site-related matters. " Support or participate in Environmental Liaison Group and other consultation meetings. " Set up and conduct noise, air quality, and water quality monitoring. " Undertake or coordinate ecological surveys and environmental monitoring. " Review technical queries and contribute to construction process reviews. " Perform site inspections and oversee materials management. " Gather and collate data for environmental awards such as CEEQUAL or Constructing Excellence. Essential Skills & Experience: " Minimum of 3 years of relevant, site-based environmental experience. " Strong understanding of construction methodologies and environmental management on active sites. " Working knowledge of water management, noise, and air quality monitoring. " Competent in Microsoft Office 365 (GIS knowledge an advantage; training provided if needed). " Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. " Strong grasp of Health & Safety and hazard identification. " Full UK driving licence. " CSCS card. " Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM, IEMA). Desirable Qualifications & Experience: " Degree in Landscape, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering (or equivalent experience). " Knowledge of early identification and management of invasive non-native species (INNS). " Holding protected species licences is advantageous. Benefits: " Competitive salary: £30,000-£40,000 depending on skills and experience " 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus 1 extra day per year of service (up to 5 additional days) " 2 volunteer days per year " Company pension scheme " Health insurance coverage " Paid professional memberships " Career development opportunities within an established environmental consultancy " Bespoke training programme, including on-the-job learning, formal training, and CPD " Opportunities to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Landscape Architects, Ecologists, Environmental Planners, and fellow ECoWs If you're enthusiastic about making a positive environmental impact within the construction industry and meet the criteria, we'd love to hear from you. Click APPLY to submit your application. |
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