Environmental Sustainability Specialist

1 month ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Farrans Construction Full time
About Farrans Construction

Farrans Construction is a leading construction company with over 80 years of industry excellence. We boast more than 45 active site locations and offices across Ireland, Scotland, and England, taking on projects ranging from £5m to £300m in the construction and civil markets.

Role Overview

As a Graduate Environmental Advisor at Farrans Construction, you will work closely with the Head of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) to improve the company's environmental performance. Your role will involve supporting Environmental Advisors, working with various teams and partners, auditing and measuring environmental efforts, and coordinating activities within the SHE team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Implement and operate SHE management standards and processes.
  • Assist the SHE team and multiple stakeholders and locations.
  • Support project and company reporting on Environmental / Sustainability performance.
  • Assist with BREEAM / CEEQUAL requirements on projects.
  • Develop continuous improvement practices, including SHE alerts, communication, and knowledge sharing.
  • Monitor the completion of corrective & preventative actions and the close-out of NCR's.
  • Support Environmental Advisors with regulator queries and requests.
  • Support Environmental Advisors with permitting and consent requirements.
  • Develop Site Waste Management Plans and Construction Environmental Management Plans for Projects.
  • Assist with Environmental Auditing and environmental mitigation / protection on Farrans sites.
  • Prepare post-audit reports and identify actions to project and company management teams.
  • Assist with Bid Submissions and written responses to ITTs and PPQs.
Requirements
  • Knowledge and understanding of Environmental Management.
  • Passionate about environmental protection and conservation.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail and meticulous planning and organisational skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
What We Offer

Farrans Construction offers a competitive base salary, a wide range of benefits, and a dynamic work environment that values your growth and empowers you to make a real impact. Our employees are at the core of everything we do, and we have an excellent internal culture that promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment.

We offer a car allowance, payment of an annual professional membership, contributory pensions plan up to 6%, health shield (medical & dental cover included), 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), and enhanced family policies. Living away from home allowance is applicable for this role, and we cover all accommodation costs, provide a daily allowance, and cover travel costs.



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