Starting with us as a Graduate, you are offered a bespoke career pathway through our in-house Learning & Development division and a tailored programme to suit your ambitions. With over 80 years of industry excellence, Farrans boasts more than 45 active site locations and offices across Ireland, Scotland, and England. We take on projects ranging from £5m to £300m, spanning both construction and civil markets.
At Farrans, we build, transform, and connect. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, driving a culture that fuels innovation, transparency, and inclusivity. Join us and become part of a dynamic team that values your growth and empowers you to make a real impact.
Role outline
As a Trainee Environmental Advisor at Farrans, you'll work closely with the Head of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) to help improve the company's environmental performance. Your role will include supporting Environmental Advisors, working with various teams and partners, auditing and measuring environmental efforts, helping with reports, sharing best practices, and coordinating activities within the SHE team. You'll need strong people skills and the ability to influence others to make sure SHE principles are part of everything Farrans does.
As a Graduate Environmental Advisor your duties will include:
- Implementing and operating SHE management standards and processes.
- Working to assist the SHE team and multiple stakeholders and locations
- Assist with project and company reporting on Environmental / Sustainability performance
- Assist with BREEAM / CEEQUAL requirements on projects
- Support the development of continuous improvement practices including SHE alerts, communication and knowledge sharing,
- Assist with the monitoring of the completion of corrective & preventative actions and the close-out of NCR’s,
- Support the Environmental Advisors regarding regulator queries and requests
- Support Environmental Advisor with permitting and consent requirements
- Develop Site Waste Management Plans and Construction Environmental Management Plans for Projects
- Assist with Environmental Auditing and environmental mitigation / protection on Farrans sites including management of issues such as noise, water management, ecology, carbon and waste management
- Assist with the preparation of post-audit reports and identify actions to project and company management teams
- Assist with Bid Submissions and written responses to ITTs and PPQs
- Promote and act on Farrans’ ethos ‘Nothing is so important that we cannot take the time to do its safely’ demonstrating a consistent approach to SHE expectations
Required skills and experience
- Knowledge and understanding of Environmental Management
- Passionate about environmental protection and conservation
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail and meticulous planning and organisational skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
What we can offer you
Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture which promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways.
In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:
- Car allowance
- Payment of an annual professional membership
- Contributory pensions plan up to 6% (split contribution of 3%)
- Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included)
- 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Enhanced family policies
Living away from home allowance is applicable for this role. We are here to make this as seamless and possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travel costs (as set out in our policy)
Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy
Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.