Graduate Environmental Consultant

Assystem, as a leading provider of project management, design & construction supervision services within the nuclear industry, has aligned its own strategy to support this switch to low-carbon energy, whilst also recognising transport and infrastructure systems to be a major factor in influencing the outcome of government policy.

By acquiring Schofield Lothian in 2021, Assystem reaffirmed their commitment to the UK’s energy transition in combining strengths with a long-established provider of consultancy services to the transport and infrastructure sectors, through the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within four practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; and Environment & Sustainability.

Prior to operating as ‘Assystem Transport & Infrastructure’, our environmental team has already made significant steps in providing professional services within this area and, thanks to continuing success, and with the additional opportunities offered through the Assystem network, we are in a position build on this solid foundation.

• Keen interest in one or more of construction, infrastructure, property or energy sectors

• Hardworking, well organised and confident individual, with an enthusiasm for learning new skills and willingness to take on a variety of tasks

• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to our clients’ environments, including working individually and as part of a team

• Possess a good level of interpersonal skill, both verbal and written

• Able to demonstrate commitment to Schofield Lothian company values: honesty, respect, integrity & trust, collaboration, and accountability

• Computer literate and a strong ability in using the Microsoft Office suite of products

• Ability to work on own initiative and with the minimum of supervision

From IEMA Environmental Skills Map

• Understand environmental and sustainability principles

• Understand environmental policy issues

• Aware of environmental management and assessment tools

• Collect data and undertake analysis and evaluation

• Research and plan sustainable solutions

• Propose ways to improve environmental performance

Desirable:

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  Affiliate or graduate membership of a relevant professional institute (e.g. IEMA, CIEEM)

• Masters degree in a relevant subject

• Some relevant work experience in environmental or sustainability related projects

From IEMA Environmental Skills Map

• Aware of environmental legislation and know how to assess compliance

• Support the implementation of environmental management and/or assessment tools

• Engage with stakeholders

Typical Work Activities / Key Accountabilities

It is likely that junior consultants will work closely alongside more senior consultants and will receive close support or mentoring at least in the initial stages of a project.

Tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the client and the nature and stage of the project being worked on. It may be required to work on multiple projects and with multiple clients simultaneously.

Key tasks will be in one or more of the service areas below, depending on need, interest and experience:

• Environmental project management: conducting site inspections; preparing and reviewing management plans; assisting with audits; collecting and analysing performance data; assisting with consent applications; advising project and site teams on environmental issues

• Sustainability strategy: assisting with sustainability appraisals, including the use of tools like Ceequal; developing and monitoring action plans for project objectives; contributing to sustainable design reviews

• Environmental management system (EMS) development: assisting projects to achieve an effective, certified EMS (to e.g. ISO14001); conducting gap analyses; writing procedures; conducting internal audits and liaising with external auditors

• Environmental impact assessment (EIA): working with the Consents Practice to review and draft EIA chapters and statements to support planning applications

• Ecology services: assisting ecologists with habitat and protected species field surveys; report writing; and analysing data
• Environmental Permitting: Assisting in obtaining environmental consents including Environment Agency permits and Section 61 Control of Pollution Act.
• Undertaking any other duties as appropriate to the post

Bachelors degree in a relevant subject

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.