Environmental Advisor

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

MWH Treatment is looking to strengthen their SHEQ team with an Environmental Advisor for our Advance Plus Framework. Based at the Preston office you will visit site locations around the North West region to advise and promote environmental management on construction sites. As the Environmental Advisor you will visit site locations around the United Utilities/Advance Plus region to undertake environmental audits/inspections, provide support and give advice on environmental management. Also, to liaise with Joint Venture and Supply Chain Partners.

A Strategic Working Alliance (SWA) between MWH Treatment and J. Murphy and Sons Limited has been created to deliver works in AMP 7 for United Utilities as Advance Plus.

You will report directly to the Regional Environmental Lead and the responsibilities will include:

- Support projects from tender through to commissioning and handover, to ensure all environmental requirements have been identified and satisfied during the project, and where feasible innovation and best practice has been implemented to reduce environmental impacts of the project.
- Produce Environmental Control Plans (ECPs) for Advance Plus projects.
- Undertake environmental audits and inspections on site to review the implementation of ECPs and compliance with legal and other requirements, including the Clients S08 Environmental Specification. Undertaking focussed/themed audits as required. Supporting external audits as required.
- Support sites to ensure that all waste is stored and removed from site in line with legislation Waste Duty of Care requirements, ensuring this is diverted from landfill where possible.
- Coach site teams in the use of SmartWaste for environmental reporting, and other platforms as deemed necessary.
- Collate data, and support site teams to collate data, to facilitate monthly environmental performance reporting at Client, Advance Plus, and MWH Treatment levels.
- Ensure environmental impacts and considerations are factored in at project design stage through attendance at Design Review Meetings (and other meetings) as deemed appropriate.
- Support the development of Invasive Species Management Plans, and other specific management plan requirements, as required on site.
- Review Risk Assessments, Method Statements and other documentation as required, to ensure sufficient environmental content and consideration for activities with specific environmental risks and/or requirements.
- Support the development of project programmes to ensure all environmental requirements and association timeframes are adequately captured.
- Support the delivery of projects to achieve Biodiversity Net Gain.
- Support the Advance SHEQ team in the delivery of formal environmental training.
- As directed, promote and drive continuous improvement of environmental/sustainability performance.
- Be familiar with and promote current environmental legislation and requirements of such, including best practices relevant to Advance Plus/construction activities.
- Participate in the development, regular review and update of the Environmental Management System/Integrated Management System.
- Provide advice, support and assistance to all project personnel to enable them to manage their environmental and sustainability responsibilities.
- Represent and promote the SHEQ Department in meetings, workshops, management reviews and forums.

What MWH offer

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know that to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

Packages include
- A competitive salary
- Hybrid Working
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
- Contribution Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health Insurance
- Private medical Insurance

And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, kids pass etc