Environmental Advisor

Story Scotland currently have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Advisor to join our team based in the Blantyre office - and there has never been a better time to join

**Description**

**Key responsibilities**
- Support our project teams by providing guidance on environmental regulations, carbon reduction and environmental impact mitigation measures across all phases of a construction project.
- Carry out regular site visits to a range of civils, rail renewals and rail maintenance projects across Scotland (often in scenic locations) and conduct periodic environmental audits to ensure we are achieving environmental compliance.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and consultants such as ecologists and environmental monitoring specialists and communicate relevant information to project teams.
- Actively seek innovative measures to improve energy efficiency and carbon reduction on construction projects across Scotland.
- Compile project-specific environmental documentation, such as Environmental & Social Management Plans, Site Waste Management Plans and Pollution Prevention Plans.
- Deliver toolbox talks and internal training courses to project teams on topics such as pollution prevention, spill response and preventing spread of invasive species.
- Support our Environmental & Sustainability Manager by collating HSQE auditing, environmental KPI data and carbon emissions data.

**Benefits**

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.

In addition to a competitive salary, pension (and company car/allowance) We show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work. The role offers 26 days annual leave (FTE) plus 9 days bank holiday, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days. We have a number of forward thinking, family friendly policies including 26 weeks' full pay maternity pay and 2 weeks' full pay paternity pay.

Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office and home working, and flexible working arrangements are available so that our people are engaged to give their best.

We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid for volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.

**Qualifications / Experience**
- Bachelor of Environmental Management (preferable) or a scientific degree.
- Membership with a relevant professional body, or willing to work towards.
- 2 years of environmental experience including engagement with site teams and regulatory bodies / agencies such as SEPA, Forestry and Land Scotland etc.
- An understanding of environmental legislative and regulatory requirements and consents process in Scotland.
- Familiarity with CDM 2015 and Construction Site Safety GE700, particularly the environmental aspects.
- Some ecological, habitat management and biodiversity enhancement knowledge would be beneficial.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and IT skills (i.e. Microsoft Office).
- UK Driver’s Licence.

**Why Story Contracting?**

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.

FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

**Every Story Matters**

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our _‘Every Story’ _policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

**Think you’d be a good fit?**

Successful applicants will be contacted shortly after the closing date.