We have an exciting opportunities to join our leading-edge Graduate programme for a Graduate Environmental Advisor.
We are currently sourcing candidates who have recently qualified with a degree in an Environmental related subject and who are looking to build their knowledge and experience in exciting and varied sectors across the construction industry.
Location
We are looking for candidates who are willing to locate to a variety of locations across the UK where they can develop and extend their skills and capabilities in this exciting discipline.
*Please note that final locations for the roles will be discussed at interview and finalised, depending on the candidate and business need at the time.
Please note that some roles may be within the Nuclear & Defence sector and candidates will need to obtain Security Clearance and have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years
Key tasks & responsibilities
- Working as part of a Framework/Project support the Framework/Project SHE Manager in their role.
- Understand the Company Health & Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures and statutory requirements as they affect the Project operations and ensure that the requirements are implemented
- Assist in providing operational and functional management with advice on the prevention of accidents, ill health, environmental incidents and the practical implementation of the company’s SHE policies
- Assist in providing operational and functional management with advice for obtaining legal consents, licences and exemptions such as discharge consents, abstraction licences and waste management licences
- Assist the Project Manager or Framework/Project SHE/E Manager in preparing and developing the Framework/Project Health, Safety and Environmental Management Plan (‘HASEMP’) & co-ordinator reviews
- Assist the SHE advisors in undertaking site SHE inspections
- Assist where necessary with tenders When directed, assist with the preparation of Environmental Risk Assessments and Method Statements
- Assist with the monitoring and reporting of Project SHE Performance as directed
- Assist in the investigation of environmental incidents
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of SHE training courses, as directed
- Actively promote the company ‘BE SAFE’, ‘BE HEALTHY’ and ‘SAVE IT’ campaigns in addition to the implementation of best practice principles across the business, to include stakeholders such as the supply chain
- Set standards and lead by example in the management of SHE
- Maintain own level of knowledge and competency in relation to SHE management and responsibilities including appropriate qualification and professional
- Obtain competency cards in line with company Competence Card Compliance policy, e.g. CSCS / CCNSG
- Develop reports and attend SHE Meetings / Environmental related groups and forums / Client handover meetings to represent GCA environmental team
- Undertake monthly environmental audits and report back on findings
- Facilitate in internal/external audits as part of ISO 14001 accreditation and client related audits
- Undertake supply chain audits and assist in sub-contractor approval
- Promote and advertise site best practice within framework and to the wider business
- Develop and maintain network of contacts within appropriate regulatory departments
- Write, apply and ensure compliance with consenting applications
Costain's Graduate Development Programme
The programme will focus on helping you to grow your personal and leadership skills, alongside business and of course, the technical skills you will learn day-to-day on the job, the programme will provide you with specific technical training for your specialised discipline.
The programme is delivered in a variety of formats throughout the 2 years and will allow you to establish a network of contacts that will help and support you through your first 2 years and beyond. We expect some of our graduates to rotate after a period of 8-12 months, to another project/sector of the business to fully understand the depth and breadth of the services offered by the company.
Our line managers are fully supportive of the Graduate Development Programme and will be involved in helping you along the way.
In addition to the programme, we offer mentoring and support in every area of work, as well as a structured training programme to enable graduates to work towards achieving Chartership.
Graduates may have the opportunity to work on a number of exciting and progressive projects around the UK during the 2-year period, in sectors including nuclear, highways, rail, water, airports and tunnels.
About you
Essential
- Environmental related experience
- Environmental related degree & IEMA Associate Qualification or equivalent NVQ
- Affiliate Member IOSH or Affiliate Member IEMA or equivalent
- Excellent organisations, communication and time management skills
- Have passion for Costain's Carbon Net Zero targets
- IT proficient
- Able to work accurately and appreciate its importance to the team
- A willingness to learn with appropriate instruction
- Excel at building and maintaining positive relationships
- The ability to thrive in pressured situations
- The ability to empathise and communicate with all people, regardless of their background or circumstances
- Mobility to work on various projects over the 2-year programme throughout the UK - Full UK Driving Licence is essential
- Candidate must be able to obtain security clearance as some roles are within the Nuclear & Defence sector
Desirable
- Relevant SHE experience in construction/engineering industry
- Tech IOSH or AIEMA or equivalent
*Please note that if you are invited to interview, we will require you to produce your passport and/or right to work documentation.
As some of our project sites are based in remote locations, it is worth noting that you will be required to have the ability to travel to site.
