Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

at  Walls Construction

DESCRIPTION:

The Environmental and Sustainability Advisor will assist the Environmental and Sustainability Manager and the ESG (Environmental Social Governance) team in supporting the business in all matters relating to Sustainability management and compliance as well as progressing and achieving the company’s Sustainability goals. The role will be a Champion for ESG in the business and will be based in Head Office, requiring regular visits to all live projects.

REQUIREMENTS THAT ARE ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THIS ROLE;

• Minimum 1-3 years experience in Environmental/Sustainability management or equivalent role.
• Bachelor’s Degree/ Third level education in a related Environmental, Sustainability or Construction sector discipline.
• Knowledge in the implementation and auditing of Environmental Management Systems to ISO 14001 standard.
• Knowledge and competency in specific ESG topics – biodiversity, ecology, preservation and mitigation measures regarding SPA, SAC and nHA, water management, waste management and circular economy, carbon and GHG’s management, social governance topics such as EDI.
• Working knowledge of construction specific environmental regulatory requirements such as Waste Management, Circular economy including Article 27 and 28’s.
• Experience with industry Best Practice and customer requirements such as LCA, LEED, BREEAM, HPI and EU Taxonomy would beneficial.
• Ability to interpret and develop specific environmental management plans for construction projects
• Awareness of CSRD requirements and reporting
• Ability to work as an independent self-starter and manage and prioritise multiple tasks and projects.
• Passionate about ESG and to act as a dedicated ESG Champion with a high level of professionalism and confidence. To work effectively with colleagues from all levels of the organisation, including senior leaders, project and site managers and our supply chain.
• Strong verbal, written communication and presentation skills and good competence in use of I.T.