Overview

McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Environmental Advisor to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for environmental planning and reporting.
• Approval of non-conformance reports requiring environmental action, analysing and reporting on cause of non-compliance and any associated corrective actions.
• Attending regular meetings with team members to include the review of environmental matters.
• Conducting regular site inspections and internal audits to measure site environmental performance.
• Liaison with staff and members of Project teams.
• Review and updating of environmental management system procedures.
• Prepare and carry out reviews of the Project Environmental Management Plan.
• Preparation of Site Waste Management Plans.
• Record and maintain all environmental matters in accordance with reporting procedures.
• Promoting environmental awareness throughout the project.
• Preparation of a project specific Environmental Emergency Preparedness Plan and ensure its communication to site staff and operatives.
• Assessing level of competence and any training necessary to ensure the capability of subcontractors and suppliers who may carry out environmental management functions.
• Ensure all Project teams work in accordance with the Environmental Plan
• Liaison with government departments, local authorities, and other statutory authorities on environmental matters as required.
• Ensure that detrimental impacts on site biodiversity are minimised and relevant ecological issues are communicated effectively to the workforce, including opportunities for the enhancement of biodiversity and ecological protection.
• Carbon foot printing for each project to report towards Corporate CO2 emissions targets.

Qualifications

• Qualified in an environmental discipline, with a desire to work as part of an integrated sustainability team.

Experience

• Experience and knowledge of a range of environmental issues including assessment methodologies such as BREEAM etc with application within a construction environment preferable.

What's in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• Flexible and Hybrid working
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Life Assurance

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply by clicking the apply button now!

Equal opportunities

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees.

We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business

Industries

• Construction