Environmental Advisor Civil Project
Junior environmental advisor for civil projects who supervises execution and arranges permits.
Coordinates stakeholders and translates designs into workable agreements.
Higher professional or university background in a relevant field and willingness to work occasional office days.
Description
As a (junior) environmental advisor for civil projects, you work hands-on on projects in the Northern Netherlands, particularly during the execution phase. You oversee projects ranging from quay and bridge restoration to nature development, ensuring that permits, studies, and coordination with the local community are properly managed. You do not design yourself, but you supervise execution and interpret designs and drawings where necessary.
Job requirements
- HBO or university background, for example in environmental science, spatial planning, technical spatial planning, civil engineering, or similar.
- Hands-on attitude and willingness to take responsibility in civil engineering projects.
- Proficiency in reading and understanding designs and drawings.
- Willingness to come to the office in Nieuwegein at least once every two weeks (later approximately once a month).
- Proactive communication attitude: you pick up the phone, conduct conversations on location, and create an overview.
Tasks
- Supervising infrastructure projects during the execution phase, such as quay and bridge repair and work under framework agreements.
- Arranging permits and conditional studies and coordinating the schedule with involved parties.
- Coordinating and aligning with municipalities, permit issuers, contractors, residents, and internal project managers.
- Translating design drawings and legal/research requirements into workable agreements in the field.
- Addressing bottlenecks on site, for example regarding agreements on noise or accessibility, and consulting with contractors and other stakeholders.
- Working on spatial and ecological challenges, such as nature development and felling and replanting projects along provincial roads.
Working conditions
- Hybrid working and a flexible work policy that supports work-life balance.
- Projects at the heart of society with visible impact.
- Plenty of opportunity to learn in practice and guidance from experienced colleagues.
- Opportunities to grow from a junior to an independent consultant within an open, professional culture.
Description of the organization
WSP is a nationwide consultancy and engineering firm with a strong substantive foundation. You will join the Transport & Infrastructure Business Unit, in the Environmental Management team.
Expertise in environmental management is concentrated in Nieuwegein, while projects run throughout the country, combining local involvement with national knowledge.
The organization strives for a positive impact on communities and operates based on values such as innovation, integrity, and inclusion.