Environmental Officer

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Environmental Officer, based in the Ilkeston area. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Environmental Officer to join the company on a full-time, permanent basis

Duties –

• Based at the head office in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, you will be reporting to the company Directors, effectively managing and co-ordinating Environmental activities for the company, both at the company and on site at clients so that all agreed targets and activities are achieved in a timely manner.

• You will also provide support to the contracts / construction team by producing and delivering Environmental Plans to ensure all contracts are fully compliant. Support improvement in Quality, Safety and Environmental culture of the company, by maintaining and improving our UKAS accredited ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.

• Work closely with the management team, clients, and project stakeholders to achieve contract aims, develop processes and procedures and implement good compliance management practices, advising on operational matters, coaching and mentoring to enhance Environmental performance.

What we are looking for –

As the successful candidate, you will ideally have the following experience:

• IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management.
• 5 10 years experience in the field.
• Excellent understanding of the gas and oil industry preferable.
• Qualification / Experience of CDM 2015 Regulations.
• Experience of operating in a complex, commercial, multi-divisional organisation.
• Solid and up to date knowledge of practical environmental principles and practices as well as environmental legislation.
• Experience of ISO 14001 audits.
• In depth knowledge of statutory compliance.
• Detailed understanding of preferably all aspects of Environmental Management system.
• Solid understanding of construction and project related safety aspects
• Ability to deal with people at every level
• The ideal candidate should hold a full UK driving licence and demonstrate the following:
• Understanding of core environmental principles and regulations
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Well organised, good attention to detail.
• Has ability to measure performance against internal and external benchmarks while identifying new solutions to business requirements.
• Acts decisively in difficult business situations while maintaining focus on our business requirements and providing client satisfaction.
• Demonstrates a readiness to make decisions, take the initiative and produce successful action plans.
• Successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions.
• The willingness and ability to roll up their sleeves, work well amongst others.
• Strong IT ability
• Secure research and auditing knowledge

What's in it for you –

• An excellent employment package is available to right suitable candidate.
• A permanent, full time role

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