Environmental Consents Advisor

Reporting to the Environmental Consents & Compliance Manager, the Environmental Consents Advisor will support the coordination of multidisciplinary inputs required to obtain the environmental consents necessary for the delivery of the HS2 works, meeting consent approval timelines in accordance with construction start dates and deadlines and ensuring compliance e.g., by means of periodic auditing and assurance reviews. Although part of the Consents & Engagement team, you will work seamlessly with the Environment team, to help provide a focal point of contact between the SCS construction delivery teams and all the key environmental stakeholders.,

• Provide advice and guidance to project delivery teams in understanding the environmental consents requirements relevant to their works;
• Support the timely delivery of environmental consents by coordinating input from design, engineering, construction, environmental and other colleagues required to obtain all required legal consents, licenses and exemption;
• Support the Environmental Consents & Compliance Manager in maintaining good working relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, Natural England, Environment Agency, Thames Water, Utility service providers and others as required and directed;
• Support with, and lead on the planning and implementation of consent compliance and assurance reviews e.g., by means of audits and periodic site inspections;
• Maintain clear and auditable, end-to-end record of consents data within the environmental consents register;
• Prepare and deliver briefings to delivery teams on consent requirements and obligations;
• Support the document control processes to ensure effective and timely document review, approval and distribution in order to support the projects delivery programme;
• Record, monitor and report on consenting activities;
• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the contract's operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented on the project.
  
  Essential:
• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Sciences or suitably applicable fields.
• Sound understanding of environmental legislation with regards to air, waste, noise, ecology, water and heritage matters
• Environmental advisory experience in the environment and construction industry
• Good organisational and time management skills, able to work independently and off their own initiative.
• Confident speaker with experience preparing and delivering presentations.
• Demonstrates a passion for the Environment and Sustainability, driving innovation and a desire to positively influence and develop those around them
Desirable:
• Associate or Practitioner Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) or equivalent (or working towards it)
• Internal auditing experience
• Rail, highways or tunneling project experience
  
  The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
  
  Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role., Salary Competitive with excellent benefits package