Environmental Adviser

Siemens Energy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Environmental Advisor supports the Environmental Manager to develop, implement and maintain the Siemens Environmental Management System (EMS). Providing expert environmental advice and support to Site Managers and Project Delivery teams within Scotland (mainland and the islands). Acting as a key point of contact for site environmental issues, whilst supporting and providing input to internal and external stakeholders. The role requires travel to Norfolk on site three days a week.

How You'll Make an Impact:

1. Support and assist the Environmental Manager with the continuous improvement of environmental and energy management system to deliver on the Environmental Objectives and Targets. Support with monitoring changes to UK and European environmental and energy legislation that directly impacts on the business and updating business processes and procedures.
2. Support and advise the Project Delivery teams and Site Management teams to ensure internal, external and customer compliance with all requirements stipulated in the Siemens Energy Environmental Management Systems (EMS), including legislation.
3. Ensure all employees are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and understand the requirements of company environmental procedures and guidance notes.
4. Attend project, site co-ordination and progress review meetings as required, providing input and advice on environmental related issues as appropriate.
5. Where required apply for both permanent or temporary consents and ensuring consent conditions are complied with through the Project Environmental Management Plan.
6. Where required co-ordinate with third party ECoW (Environmental Clerk of Works) employed by Siemens Energy or our customers and subcontractors.
7. Undertake environmental audits and inspections, as required, to monitor compliance with environmental legislation, prevent pollution and encourage resource efficiency.
8. Ensure that all environmental near misses and incidents are reported in accordance with Siemens Energy and client procedures. Support site teams with the investigation of environmental near misses and incidents to ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
9. Assist the client with their environmental site monitoring/audits, ensuring all findings are reported to the Siemens Project and Site Management teams as well as the Environmental Manager.
10. Provide support and input into pre-qualification, tender and environmental award submissions as required.
11. Assist the Environmental Manager with the implementation of environmental campaigns and continuous improvement initiatives. Raise awareness and engage employees on initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Driving license and comfortable with travel.
• Highly motivated and confident self-starter.
• Strong forward planning, critical thinking and prioritisation skills.
• Constantly looks for better, more efficient and effective ways of doing things.
• Ability to bring together, empower, and work collaboratively with cross business teams and customers.
• Strong ability to communicate, work with and influence others.
• Ability to understand, interpret and communicate technical issues.
• Degree educated in a relevant environmental discipline.
• Detailed knowledge of environmental legislation pertaining to large construction projects including legislation applicable to both offshore and onshore operations is an advantage.
• Member of IEMA Practitioner or above.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders on all levels.
• Experience in undertaking inspections, audits and of working with ISO14001 is an advantage.

About the Team

The high performing Environment Team in the UK consists of Environmental Managers and Environmental Advisors who support the delivery of large infrastructure projects within the business. Within these there is a wide portfolio of prestigious projects including substations, HVDC interconnectors and windfarm connections, Grid Access, Flexible AC Transmission Systems and Synchronous Condensers. The Environment Team also work closely and collaborate with colleagues in the Health & Safety and Quality Teams.

Who is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

At Siemens Energy, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, pension, company share scheme, and employee discounts. We also encourage flexibility and innovation in the workplace, supporting agile working arrangements. Join our diverse and inclusive team where your unique talents and perspectives will be celebrated and contribute to our mission of providing sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy to the world.