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.
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Job Description
As a Graduate 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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Hold a bachelor’s degree, HNC or HND in an Environmental discipline.
Hold a full UK manual driving license.
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:
Competitive Salary
30+ days' annual holiday
Support for Chartership pathways
Bespoke career pathways
Mentorship scheme
Further education opportunities
Pension plan
Health cash plan enrolment
24/7 counselling and support health line
GP anytime
Wellbeing app
Company occupational health
Family friendly policies
Enhanced maternity
Flexible working policy
Access to discounts
Annual health and wellbeing events
Employee referral scheme
Share scheme
Professional membership support
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