Environmental Specialist
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Environmental Specialist
Prenton
Salary up to 64050
Full Time / Permanent
Flexible / Hybrid options
Closing Date: 11th April 2025
Help us create a better future quicker
Supporting senior management and their teams to deliver monitor and continually improve the companys Environmental Management Systems and practices to maintain ISO 14001 accreditation you will provide environmental advice to ensure compliance with legislation and the control and reduction of environmental impacts relating to the engineering design construction operation and maintenance of the electricity distribution network and related assets.
What youll be doing
Providing specialist environmental support to the licence with responsibility for coordinating delivery of environmental and sustainability RIIOED2 commitments ensuring processes and systems deliver environmental compliance and impact reduction/continuous improvement in our environmental performance you will provide support to operational and support staff throughout the life cycle of work programmes from concept to commissioning operation maintenance and decommissioning activities achieving compliance with statutory environmental requirements to enable the Licence Directorates to meet their Environmental commitments and obligations. With responsibility for the coordination of environmental risks and mitigation consultation with contractors stakeholders and regulators you will provide proactive advice regarding environmental controls constraints and legislation specific to distribution Licence activities and their related environmental impacts.
As an Environmental Specialist you will also:
Manage RIIOED2 Environmental Commitments throughout their full lifecycle
Deliver outputs incentive metrics and milestones in line with business targets
Effectively manage risks to achieving the requirements and mitigate the impact of issues that may emerge
Create manage and monitor the ED2 Environmental Commitments programme
Manage a number of working groups with various internal stakeholders to track the commitments
What youll bring
With in depth knowledge of environmental legislation regulatory guidance and standards you will possess an Environmental Auditing qualification and hold previous experience in development implementation use and auditing of Management Systems (preferably environmental management systems) and ISO14001.
Understanding all environmental impacts in practice and the application of environmental legislation to electricity networks you will be able to inspect site operations and understand environmental risks and solutions.
Displaying strong influencing and verbal communication skills you will possess excellent written communication skill and be confident dealing with full range of staff at all levels either office or field based.
With sound planning and analysis skill to anticipate problems and plan solutions you will hold experience collaborating with contractors planning and delivering work programmes autonomously.
As a minimum you will demonstrate:
Degree in an Environmental discipline or equivalent experience
Qualification or equivalent experience in UK and devolved nations environmental legislation
Experience of certified management systems ideally ISO14001 specifically
Environmental auditing experience ideally supported by advanced environmental auditor certification
Experience of working within an Engineering Infrastructure or Construction related environment Computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Packages
Current valid driving licence
Requirement to travel within the licence area plus occasionally beyond
Whats in it for you
As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme well double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10.
At ScottishPower we believe its the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for your future and take personal steps for climate action our benefits are designed to help you do just that so that you have everything you need to take care of your world today and tomorrow. Thats why our benefits include:
36 days annual leave
Holiday purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
Payroll giving and charity matched funding
Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
Count us in pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving
Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
Options to purchase dental insurance private medical insurance health cash plan and annual health assessments
Life Assurance 4x salary)
Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that makeup the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. Its a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And were taking it very seriously. Were investing >5.5 billion into our transmission network directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.
Inclusion diversity and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values they bring us together into a stronger more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a largescale business like ours so whatever your background youll fit right in.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities long term conditions mental health conditions or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancyrelated support. If you need support please reach out to .
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.
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Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below
April112025Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
