Senior Environmental Advisor (Noise & Vibration)

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide support and advice to the project team on all matters of noise and vibration. Assist with ensuring the compliance of construction works with client and stakeholder requirements & consents relevant to noise and vibration.
• Preparation and input into noise and vibration management plans. Provide briefings and training where necessary to convey noise and vibration information on the project.
• Where necessary, preparation of Section 61 consent applications, dispensations and variations. This will include the noise modelling and predictions as well as text required for the consents.
• Liaison with the delivery team programmers, construction managers and engineers to understand the works programme, plant requirements, and methodology to prepare consent applications. Provide advice and recommendations regarding
• Best Practicable Means and measures to reduce noise and vibration
• Manage monitoring subcontract deliverables, budget, change and risk.
• Liaise with Stakeholders including local authorities along the route regarding noise and vibration, monitoring and consents. Attend meetings with the local authorities to discuss the construction works, consents and monitoring.
• Assist with managing noise and vibration risk on the project, applying applicable mitigations & communicating these to all relevant parties. Continuously seek ways to reduce impact through improved technology, awareness & education and behavioural management.
• Analysis of monitoring data, including modelling where necessary.
• Ensure employees are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities and understand the requirements of the Group
• Environmental Procedures and Guidance Notes
• Writing, reviewing and maintaining EMS documentation for the UK business.
• Identify significant environmental impacts for contracts and help set-up contracts to include appropriate controls
• Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with Legislation, Company procedures and Contract Requirements
• Identify employees that require environmental training, provide relevant training and maintain records of training provided
• Supporting tender writing and preparation.
• Support and lead on incident investigation where required.
• Maintain records as necessary to ensure compliance with Legislation, Company procedures and Contract Requirements
• Provide Project Manager’s, the Head of Environment and Director of Environment & Sustainability, with regular and accurate details on matters associated with Noise and Vibration affecting their contracts
• Support the Head of Environment and Director of Environment & Sustainability in the delivery of the Group Assurance Programme.
• Undertake internal Business Unit / Project audits as required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree Qualified (or experience equivalent to a degree).
• Associate Member of the IOA
• Relevant CSCS card
• DBS check will be required prior to appointment
• Member of IOA (Desirable)
• Good understanding of the requirements of the ISO 14001 standard (desirable)