Environmental Advisor

Job description

Environmental Advisor

Would you like the opportunity to work as an Environmental Advisor based at Portsmouth Naval Base?

As an Environmental Advisor you will be responsible for assuring business adherence to current Environmental legislation, our accredited management systems, permit and licence requirements while also providing professional and realistic advice on compliance and continual improvement

Joining the team will give you the opportunity to develop your skills whilst establishing and developing your career at BAE Systems Maritime Services.

Working within a multi discipline Safety, Health and Environment function your main responsibilities will involve:

Supporting the deployment of the environmental management systems by the effective implementation of processes and procedures

Providing professional, practical advice and guidance to the organisation on compliance and the continued improvement

Supporting in the provision of education, training and guidance to the business in order to improve environmental performance

Providing management information as appropriate for both internal and external use, within agreed timescales

Acting as a subject matter expert to effectively implement our Environmental management system across Maritime Services sites

Ensuring compliance with all relevant consents, permits and authorisations is monitored and reported, to agreed and communicated schedule


Functional Activities

Assisting in the delivery of existing and new SHE management systems

Participating in and support wider SHE activities, e.g. on call rota, public events, promotional events

Participating in the control of contractors management and engagement sessions

Taking an active role in seeking innovation for improving SHE delivery

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential :

IEMA Environmental Certificate or equivalent

Evidence of up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and willingness to engage in ongoing CPD

NEBOSH General Certificate Safety qualification

Good communication skills and IT Literate

Desirable :

Sound knowledge of ISO14001:2015 & OHSAS 18001

Practical Lead auditor skills (OHSAS 18001 / ISO 14001 Internal Auditor qualification desirable)

Excellent report writing skills

What we're looking for in you:

You will have the ability to work flexibly in line with the demands of the function and you be Self-driven with the ability to work with multi discipline teams. You will also have a calm professional demeanour

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!

Join us and the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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