Environmental Advisor

As part of a world leading geotechnical contracting group, Bachy Soletanche Limited specialises in all aspects of modern Geotechnics and Foundation Engineering, Including bored and displacement piling, diaphragm walls, grouting, mini piling, anchors, ground improvements and environmental engineering.

We value our team and colleagues as the most important assets we have and we know that it is working together to overcome the most complex geotechnical challenges that ultimately allows us to fuel that feeling of pride.

Our Mission: Proud to create sustainable geotechnical solutions through Trust, Partnership and Excellence.

Our Values: In line with our Mission Statement, the main Values that shape our behaviours, unify us a team and help us build long lasting relationships with our clients are: TEC-TAC = T eamwork, E xcellence, C reative, T rust, A ccountability, C aring.

The Role To provide professional environmental support, advice and assurance across Bachy Soletanche's (BSL) operations, ensuring compliance with legal, client, Group and management system requirements. The Environmental Advisor will work closely with project teams, operational managers and business units to improve environmental performance, reduce risk and support the delivery of the Company's sustainability objectives. This includes supporting compliance with ISO 14001, environmental legislation, client requirements, carbon reduction initiatives and wider ESG commitments.

What You'll Be Doing Environmental Compliance & Assurance

• Providing environmental advice and support to project and operational teams.
• Carrying out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Supporting compliance with environmental legislation, permits and project requirements.
• Assisting with environmental investigations, incidents and non-conformances.
• Supporting the development of environmental management plans, risk assessments and method statements.

Management Systems

• Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of our Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Assisting with ISO 14001 certification and integrated management system requirements.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Monitoring actions arising from audits and inspections to ensure timely close-out.
• Maintaining environmental records and compliance documentation.

Sustainability & ESG

• Supporting the delivery of our Environmental Roadmap and sustainability objectives.
• Assisting with carbon reduction and resource efficiency initiatives.
• Collecting and reporting environmental performance data, including carbon, waste, water and biodiversity metrics.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and environmental innovation projects.

Training & Engagement

• Delivering environmental briefings, toolbox talks and awareness training.
• Promoting environmental best practice across projects and sites.
• Supporting campaigns that encourage positive environmental behaviours.
• Working with employees, subcontractors and suppliers to improve environmental performance.

Environmental Reporting

• Collecting, validating and analysing environmental data.
• Preparing reports, KPI dashboards and management information.
• Supporting regulatory, client and Group reporting requirements.
• Assisting with environmental compliance programmes, including carbon reporting initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Building strong relationships with clients, regulators, auditors and external stakeholders.
• Supporting responses to client questionnaires, tenders and pre-qualification submissions.
• Representing the business during inspections and audits where required.

What Success Looks Like

• Maintaining high standards of environmental compliance across projects.
• Delivering accurate and timely environmental reporting.
• Providing proactive support to operational teams.
• Driving continuous improvement in environmental and sustainability performance.
• Contributing to the achievement of company sustainability and ESG goals.

What We’re Looking For Essential

• Qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related discipline (Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent).
• Relevant environmental qualification and/or working towards professional membership (IEMA or equivalent).
• Experience in an environmental role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience carrying out environmental audits and inspections.
• Experience supporting ISO 14001 compliance and environmental management systems.
• Experience producing environmental reports and analysing performance data.
• Good understanding of UK environmental legislation.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• IEMA membership (Associate, Practitioner or Chartered).
• Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience supporting sustainability, ESG or carbon reduction initiatives.
• Knowledge of ESOS, SECR, environmental permitting or waste management.
• Experience within geotechnical, piling, tunnelling or specialist engineering environments.
• CSCS card.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about sustainability and environmental improvement.
• Proactive, practical and solutions-focused.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Confident engaging with site teams, clients and stakeholders.

Why Bachy Soletanche? When you join the world’s largest specialist geotechnical contractor, you’re part of an international community of over 10,000 experts, based in 31 countries around the world. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to prestigious, ground-breaking projects, using the very latest tools and technology to solve complex problems, constantly learn new skills and take your career in any direction.

As well as being part one of the largest specialist geotechnical contractor and working in a collaborative environment, we offer:

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development

Bachy Soletanche is committed to equal opportunities in employment with the aim of ensuring that everyone who applies to work for us receives fair treatment. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief and pregnancy/maternity.