Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

QTS is looking for are an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor. They shall have the responsibility and authority for ensuring that the established Environmental Policies of the Company are implemented.

Role and responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the environmental and sustainability procedures for the company and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure environmental compliance with regulations, industry and Network Rail Standards.
• Development and maintenance of the Environmental Management System and associated Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Ensure that the Integrated Management System conforms to the requirements of all relevant standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 44001, ISO 50001.
• Maintain SSIP accreditation and update environmental and sustainability information to pre-qualification and supplier portals including but not limited to RISQS, UVDB, Considerate Contractor, CHAS.
• Maintenance and review of the environmental aspects of the Principal Contractors Licence (PCL) and On-track Plant Operators Scheme (POS) for Network Rail including social value advice and support.
• Work closely with Project Managers to ensure compliance of environmental procedures within their area of responsibility to ensure that standards are maintained.
• Waste management audits and inspections, drafting and implementation of waste management plans.
• Monitor any non-conformances, ensuring accurate deadlines are set and helping the Manager to meet these deadlines.
• Ensure environmental objectives, including those needed to meet requirements of process and product are established.
• Liaising with external parties to ensure any relevant new legislation is dealt with.
• Assisting with the reviewing of environmental documentation (including ESMP’s) and preparation of reports.
• Undertake and assist environmental incident investigations.
• Perform audits and inspections on non-railway operations and railway operations.
• Identifying new and amended environmental requirements/legislation where required.
• Energy assessments at offices and sites.  Analysis of energy savings opportunities.  Implementation of energy management and savings projects.
• Collation of energy and environmental data and compilation of reports.
• Attend environment, safety, and quality meetings with both QTS and clients.
• Encourage and promoting positive environmental behaviour.
• Assist in any other aspect of the Company where required.

Skills required:

For the role of Environmental and Sustainability Advisor, you should have the following skills and qualifications:

• Degree in Environmental Science or related subject.
• IEMA membership at Practitioner level.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS).
• Internal Auditor (ISO 14001).
• Environmental Management Systems experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Health & Safety Qualification and IOSH membership (Desirable)