Senior Environmental Specialist

Job Description

Your New roleAt National Highways, were looking for a Senior Environment Specialist to join our team in Bristol. The role will provide deep specialism and technical expertise in the identification and evaluation of environmental needs and early solutions, while assuringadherence to defined policies and standards.As part of this role, you may be required to work unsociable hours, and will be required to drive across the South West for the role, with a full clean driving license.What youll be leading onLead and coordinate the activities and resources involved in the identification and evaluation of environmental needs to develop solutions.Give technical advice and input into the development of early solutions for improvements and/or renewals, considering new techniques, materials, feasibility, and costs.Identify and commission environmental studies and survey works.Collaborate with engineering colleagues and Route Managers to ensure forward programme plans reflect asset needs and priorities, environmental legislation, business priorities and strategies.Manage internal programme of environmental scoping tasks.Contribute to the development of process and procedures directly related to environmental asset.Ensure that asset inventory and condition information is captured and maintained in the relevant databases.Oversee and advise on the development of technical briefs provided to the design and construction contractor for improvement and renewals work.Support technical reviews of third-party designs to ensure that they comply with standards and design briefs.Monitor the delivery of agreed solutions and plans, liaising with the relevant teams to identify and/or rectify issues.Oversee the production of environmental improvements and renewals and associated documentation and provide input for monthly financial forecasts and annual/quarterly bids.Manage and produce calculations for KPI reporting for no net loss of biodiversity.Recommend opportunities to improve environmental asset management capability, processes and approaches, and manage the implementation of changes within own area of responsibility.To be SuccessfulDegree or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent experienceArboriculturalist qualification / experienceMembership of professional bodyExperience in highway construction and delivery methodsExcellent understanding of relevant environmental asset policies and strategiesEnvironmental asset management decision making (e.g., investment, lifecycle costs, value optimism, service optimisation)Understanding of the Value Management process or cost benefit analysis of schemesStrong knowledge of asset condition assessment and degradation modellingKnowledge of DMRB standards and their application on the highways networkExperience in working within budgets including the creation of a budget for scheme developmentFamiliarity with GIS packagesKnowledge of tree risk management (desirable)A bit about usMaking sure our customers have safe and reliable journeys is at the heart of everything we do in Operations. We keep the roads open for business and play a key role in making sure the network we manage is fit for purpose today and for the future.So, if you put safety first, take ownership of your work, show passion for what you do, work effectively in a team, and demonstrate integrity in how you do it - then youll be a great fit for our organisation.Our benefits packageOur total reward package includes basic salary, the potential for a performance related bonusContributory pension scheme with employer contribution of up to 10%Annual Leave starting at 26 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising by 1 day each year up to 31 days (plus Bank Holidays)Flexible hours and blended working between base location/homeLife assurance of 4 times annual salaryHealth and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7 365 days and network of mental health first aiders. Plus access to a wellbeing app to enhance your self-care 24/7, Occupational health service and flu vaccinesA cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travelSignificant investment in your career development, through learning and development, talent management, coaching, mentoring and on job experienceAnd we are:Family friendly with enhanced maternity leave and pay, paternity leave (15 days), shared parental leave, adoption leave. Plus access to financial support for holiday play schemes and paid special leave (up to 5 days pa), eg for caring responsibilitiesMoney friendly with access to a discounts platform including over 3000 discounts for supermarkets, eating out, leisure, holidays. Alongside a financial wellbeing programmeCommunity friendly - offering paid leave to volunteer, 3 days basic/year plus an extra 3 days to support the national Covid effortIf you are successful, it is key to know all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of our pre-employment checks which include:Right to work check3 year employment history referencesDBS criminal record checkSocial media and adverse journalism checkDriving licence check (if applicable)Fit to work questionnaire (for all), followed by a medical check (if applicable)And finally And finally we reserve the right to close before the advertisement expires