Environmental and Waste Manager

With a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and offices across the UK, this very successful Infrastructure Consultancy are working across a variety of industry sectors, and on the development of emerging technologies in the Energy, Renewables, Defence, Nuclear, Transport and major Infrastructure projects. There is an opportunity for an experienced Environmental and Waste Manager to initially join a major Nationally Significant Defence project, as a member of the Joint Venture Management Team, to primarily provide informed environmental advice in delivering construction projects accounting for all environmental compliance obligations. The position will be based in Glasgow. The role will report to Senior Project Managers and will be expected to interface with all disciplines. The Environmental and Waste Manager shall - * Provide informed environmental advice to ensure long-term environmental (including waste) goals are met * Arrange and undertake relevant site surveys and develop plans to maximise the environmental potential of our projects * Support environmental permit, licence, consent applications. * Produce reports and coordinate data to support achievement of Defence Related Environmental Assessment Methodology (DREAM) * Oversees the management of contractual aspects to ensure environmental requirements are captured and the management of contractors who perform environmental activities * Develops, manages and maintains effective Environmental Management plans, including objectives and targets. * Monitor the consumption of electricity, water and waste through recording and analysis of data and report the impact of changes, either from suppliers or following project improvements. Produce reports based on collected data upon request. * Ensure oil spills are managed in line with the Oil Spill Response Plan. * Monitor and ensure compliance with all environmental compliance obligations, including planning conditions, MMO licence conditions and permit conditions. * Respond to emergency incidents and support where required. * Review and accept contract Environmental Management plans * Conduct and report on Environmental Audits * Identifies and analyses environmental impacts and contributes to the identification and evaluation of risk reduction measures, ensuring that these are adequately documented and managed * Train staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities * Raise awareness of best practice with all site personnel and ensure that equipment, processes, training, signage is appropriate for safe and correct disposal of waste, aiming to increase site-wide recycling and decrease quantity of waste produced. * Conduct environmental incident investigations and report of findings * Work with colleagues at all levels to ensure compliance with relevant UK and EU legislation and regulations and MOD requirements. * Liaise with relevant bodies such as local authorities, public bodies and competent bodies * Delivery of Environmental campaigns based upon learning from experience and industry best practice. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, waste, chemistry, or relevant management discipline Relevant professional accreditation (MCIWEM, PIEMA or equivalent) Full Driving License essential Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Defence and the Construction sector Experience of implementing Defence Related Environmental Assessment Methodology (DREAM) Experience of working with marine regulation, permitting and consents Experience of working in Scotland with Scottish Environmental regulation Experience in contractor procurement Must hold, or be eligible for SC Core Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication Resourceful and well organised Analytical and critical thinking Problem solving Good IT skills: Microsoft Word, MS Excel, etc Excellent time management. Can be home based with weekly visits to Glasgow/Site – around 8 days/month. Must be sole UK National and will need to gain SC Clearance to commence work Benefits include: Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution) 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days Professional fees reimbursed Flexible working Employee referral scheme Moss Agate Limited and its’ Clients operates as equal opportunities employers and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership