Lead Environmental Advisor

Job Title: Lead Environmental Advisor

Location: Northern Region (Scotland)

Job Summary:

As an Environmental Advisor, you will be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance, and support to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, promote sustainable practices, and minimize our environmental impact. You will work closely with various departments, including HSE, Engineering, and Construction, to develop and implement effective environmental management strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Environmental Compliance: Stay updated on relevant environmental regulations, policies, and guidelines and ensure organizational compliance.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
• Environmental Management Systems: Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of environmental management systems (EMS), including ISO 14001, to effectively manage environmental risks and improve performance. Risk Assessments: Conduct environmental risk assessments to identify potential hazards and their impacts.
• Develop mitigation strategies and monitor their effectiveness. Environmental Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely environmental reports, including environmental impact assessments, waste management reports, and emissions inventories. Monitor and analyse data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Sustainable Practices: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote sustainable practices and identify opportunities for resource conservation, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.
• Develop and implement initiatives to drive environmental sustainability throughout the organization. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, to establish effective relationships and promote environmental awareness.
• Participate in meetings, consultations, and public hearings related to environmental matters.
• Training and Awareness: Deliver environmental training programs to employees at all levels to increase awareness and understanding of environmental responsibilities and best practices.
• Develop educational materials and tools to support training initiatives. Incident Management: Investigate and report environmental incidents, including spills, leaks, and non-compliance events.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to minimize the risk of recurrence.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in a relevant field, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Health and Safety, or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH certification (National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety) or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in an environmental advisory role, preferably within the HSE, Engineering, or Construction sectors.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems (EMS) and ISO 14001 certification process.
• Proficient in conducting environmental risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Excellent analytical skills to assess environmental data and identify trends. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to deliver training programs and develop educational materials.
• Experience in incident management and investigation.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and resource conservation.

*H&MV Engineering are an equal opportunity employer*