Join Our Environmental Team
About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor to contribute to our mission and make a positive impact on the environment.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Support the delivery of sustainability action plans.
* Offer expert advice and support to internal stakeholders on environmental matters, championing best practices and ensuring compliance with regulations.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental and sustainability considerations into business processes and decision-making.
* Conduct environmental audits, assessments, and inspections to uncover opportunities for enhancement and guarantee adherence to environmental policies and procedures.
* Play a crucial role in investigating environmental incidents, ensuring that valuable lessons are learned, and implementing appropriate actions.
* Utilise environmental performance data to uncover trends and opportunities for enhancement and develop insightful reports for management review.
* Collaborate with regulatory agencies, external consultants, clients, and third-party organisations on matters related to environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance.
* Create and present engaging environmental training programs and awareness campaigns to educate employees and foster a culture of environmental sustainability.
* Assess Sustainability risks and opportunities and assist in the development of environmental management plans for new projects and developments.
* Keep up-to-date with emerging environmental trends, technologies, and regulations, and evaluate their potential impact on company operations.
* Assist in the development and implementation of environmental sustainability goals, targets, and initiatives.
Your Requirements
* You will need a Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field with relevant certifications.
* You will also need sound knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations, and best practices.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data.
* Able to travel occasionally to company sites and project locations as needed.
* Commitment to promoting environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
About Us
The Opals Group is a leading utility engineering contractor with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who joins us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.