Job Title: Environment and Social Specialist
Contract Dates: 30/08/2021 - 04/03/2022
Location: Chippenham
*Outside IR35*
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS
Develop environmental documentation including Environment and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Environment and Social Risk Assessments (ESRAs) and Site Waste Management Plans
Provide input to project planning in relation to ecology, contaminated land, waste, water and pollution prevention.
Identify and assist in the implementation of environmental and social opportunities
Facilitate the delivery of social value across the business
Facilitate the integration of environmental documentation and social sustainability objectives / targets within the project team
Manage and undertake environmental inspections and audits of projects and offices/depots
Support any environmental and/or social incident investigations
Develop and assist in the delivery of environmental and social training to staff and contractors
Review new environmental and social legislation and best practice
Support the business in ensuring compliance against statutory, project and other identified requirements
Provide technical environmental and social advice to all areas of the business (e.g. bidding, commercial, construction, design, etc) and interface with the client / other contractors
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Degree or diploma in environmental management or equivalent
Minimum 3 years professional experience (preferably within environmental management)
Practitioner Membership of IEMA (or equivalent)
COMPETENCIES
Knowledge & Experience:
Ability to draft to and prepare formal reports
Actively engaged in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities
Knowledge of ecology, waste management or contaminated land management with general knowledge of other areas
Experience within construction industry desired with rail industry experience preferable but not essential
Ability to engage with both office and site based personnel and provide constructive feedback and guidance on environmental management issues
Good attention to detail