Job Title: Environmental Assistant

Company: Sacyr UK and Ireland

Location: New Velindre Cancer Centre, Cardiff, Wales

As an Environmental Assistant, you’ll play a pivotal role in our mission to create a state-of-the-art cancer center. Join our dynamic team and make a difference!

The Environmental Assistant will support the Environmental Manager in implementing and monitoring environmental policies and practices across our construction projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental management within the construction industry, developing skills and knowledge that will be valuable throughout your career.

About Us: At Sacyr UK and Ireland, we’re passionate about creating a better world through our projects. As an Environmental Assistant, you’ll play a crucial role in our team. Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and designed for everyone to thrive. We don’t just say it – we live it, we are Sunday Times Top 100 employer 2024 and proud to also be a Living Wage and Disability Confident accredited employer.

About you: If your values align with ours and you are passionate about being part of our team read on! Our team are professional, great communicators, adaptable, full of integrity and generally a fabulous bunch. If this sounds like you and you can demonstrate the required skills and experience, we want to hear from you.

Our Benefits:

Inclusive work environment, Sunday Times Top 100 Employer 2024
34 days holiday
Employee Assistance Programme
Financial, Emotional and Physical Wellbeing Support
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Professional membership support
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Tech scheme
Employee discount scheme
Language lessons
Life insurance
Sick pay
Wellness Your Way programme
Annual Health Checks
Sacyr Sports Club, and much more.

Key Responsibilities include:

Assist in Environmental Monitoring: support the Environmental Manager in monitoring site activities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies. Conduct routine site inspections.
Data Collection and Reporting: collect and record environmental data, including waste management and nuisance parameters (noise, dust, and vibration). Assist in preparing reports on environmental performance for internal and external stakeholders.
Support Environmental Initiatives: participate in the development and implementation of environmental initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of construction activities. Help organise and participate in environmental training and awareness programs for site personnel.
Regulatory Compliance: assist in ensuring all construction activities comply with relevant environmental legislation and standards. Help maintain records of permits, licenses, and other compliance documentation.
Waste Management: support the implementation of waste management plans, including recycling and disposal procedures. Monitor and report on waste segregation and disposal practices on site.
Being fully aware of and actively complying with Sacyr’s policies and procedures relevant to your own responsibilities and to corporate policies and procedures including equality, sustainability and the environment, health and safety and data protection

Requirements:

Right to work in the UK
BSc/MSc in an environmental-related qualification. The qualification must make you eligible for a CSCS card (check here).5 GCSE’s (grades A*-C) in Geography, English, Maths, Sciences and any other.
Interest in pursuing a career in environmental management or construction.
Strong interest in environmental issues and sustainability.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic understanding of environmental regulations and best practices (preferred but not required).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Application Process: Please click to apply, we try to keep our process simple! All applications are treated confidentially. If you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme, feel free to share details about your disability.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate in the recruitment process. Please let us know if you need any adjustments as part of the application process.

Ready to be part of our transformative journey? We look forward to welcoming talented individuals who share our vision and values, join us on our journey and contribute to building a better future!

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