Environmental Advisor

Nor Power Job Description – Environmental Advisor

Job Title: Environmental Advisor
Reporting to: SHEQ Manager

The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for overseeing all works related to environmental management on overhead line projects, liaising with Nor Power project management personnel, site teams, sub-contractors, and SHEQ personnel, ensuring the highest standards of environmental protection and management
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The jobholder will work on-site full-time as part of an experienced construction team, setting to work and coordinating overhead line teams to meet project timelines. Travel to various site locations throughout the UK will be required.

Including but not limited to:

• Support environmental and sustainability activities for projects and the business.

• Collate environmental and sustainability data from across the business to meet internal and client requirements.

• Assist the Environment and Sustainability Manager in liaising with clients, regulatory bodies, and subcontractors on environmental management and sustainability matters.

• Provide support to operations and design teams on compliance and project-specific mitigation measures
  , including pollution control and environmental protection.

• Assist with the production of internal and external reports
  , e.g., case studies, environmental & sustainability performance.

• Undertake other related duties as directed by the Line Manager.

• Create and maintain a safe working environment
  , taking responsibility for the Health & Safety of yourself, colleagues, and others; actively promote SAFE checks to assist continual improvement.

• Lead by example and embed a positive culture
  , managing employees reporting to you to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and codes of practice.

• Cooperate with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to plan and monitor works
  , update site staff on planned works, and report progress against targets.

• Allocate and coordinate site resources including Nor Power staff, sub-contractors, materials, and equipment, considering authority, training/experience, and competence.

• Ensure risk assessments are carried out daily and that conditions and methods of work are safe.

• Conduct setting-to-work briefings and ensure working parties have access to relevant information and instructions.

• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with all relevant SHEQ drawings, schedules, processes, and methods
  , and maintain accurate records.

• Ensure safe operation and storage of plant, tools, and equipment on site, including checks, tests, inspections, and certifications.

• Ensure incident and near-miss reporting requirements are met and assist with investigations.

• Supervise trainees with suitably experienced staff and assist in continual development of all staff
  .

• Educated to degree level in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or equivalent.

• Knowledge (and ideally some experience) of environmental legislation, ecological mitigation, and sustainability practices
  .

• Understanding of the construction operating environment
  .

• Membership of an Environmental Body (e.g., IES, IEMA, CIEEM).

• Positive and pro‑active approach to safety of self and colleagues.

• Ability to plan ahead, prioritise workloads
  , and respond quickly to changing situations.

• Effective leadership skills to achieve employee engagement and customer satisfaction
  .

• Ability to work outdoors in a site environment in all weather conditions.

• Minimum five years’ experience in the overhead line construction industry, including three years holding a DNO authorisation/competency certificate
  .

• Experience in all areas of OHL construction and maintenance
  , including inspection, testing, certification, and reporting procedures.

• Appropriate Health & Safety certificate (e.g., Site Supervisor Safety Training).

• Strong knowledge of environmental management and sustainability issues
  , including Water Environment, Ecology, Archaeology, and Private Water Supplies.

• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel.

• Ability and willingness to be flexible with working from home, office, and…