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EMPLOYEE PROFILE
Meet Lauren
I joined the company as a Graduate Environmental Consultant in June 2021.
based in telford, shropshire, we work with clients throughout the UK in a variety of waste industry sectors to provide solutions that meet ever-increasing environmental regulations. Our straightforward, no-nonsense approach builds trust and breaks down barriers, to make complicated legislation understandable.
Our work includes:
- Assisting clients that operate construction/demolition waste recycling sites that treat this waste to produce recycled aggregates.
- Assisting clients that operate waste transfer stations to ensure that recycling is maximised and that residual waste is disposed of lawfully.
- Facilitating quarry operators to restore their sites using waste soils from other developments.
- Assisting clients to be able to make products from recycled materials.
- Assessing and minimising environmental risks from the waste industry.
What did you study and where?
I studied Geography for my BSc degree at Liverpool John Moores University and Environmental Sciences MSc degree at the University of Liverpool.
What is your role at Westbury Environmental Limited?
Environmental Consultant.
I joined the company as a Graduate Environmental Consultant in June 2021. With hard work and support from the team, I was able to progress to this role within 12 months of joining the company.
What does your day-to-day role involve?
The majority of my day is committed to project work. This differs between preparing an application, Materials Management Plan or Environmental Management System (EMS). This is in addition to time spent on the phone to clients, visiting their sites or conducting research on new regulator guidance.
I spend time assisting the team to overcome challenges they may be facing when preparing their own work. This is the benefit of working for a smaller company, we are able to face issues together and ask each other advice when needed.
I also get involved with the growth of the company, whether this be with marketing or getting involved with the magazine editorials that we write.
What key skills have you learned/developed?
- How to speak to different audiences confidently e.g. clients, regulators and other industry consultants
- Technical report writing
- Working within time budgets
- Teamwork
What do you most enjoy about your role?
- Solving clients’ problems
- Site visits - seeing how the industry works on the ground
- Providing EMS training on the work I have prepared
- Writing Fire Prevention Plans for different types of sites. From small waste transfer stations to large waste treatment facilities
- Attending external events such as exhibitions / training
Why come to telford?
There’s lots to explore in and around the local area and with a mix of lifestyles on offer there’s something to suit everyone.
Interesting facts you might not know about Telford:
- Telford is the fastest growing town in the West Midlands with significant investment regeneration. The £41m investment in the town centre Southwater has given Telford a vibrant beating heart, with lots of opportunity for everyone to enjoy.
- The Ironbridge Gorge located in Telford is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It attracts approx. 1.3 million visitors a year.
- On a clear day, you can see 17 counties from the Wrekin's 407m (1,335ft) summit.
- Telford & Wrekin Council is investing £2m into enhancing the borough’s precious green and open spaces.
- Southwater, at the heart of Telford and a stone’s throw from our office offers an abundance of leisure facilities that include shopping, eating out and cinema.
- Nearby Shrewsbury is a vibrant market town with many bars, shops and restaurants.
- Proximity to North Wales for a wealth of adventure activities and weekend getaways.
With excellent travel connections by road or rail the central location of our office makes us easily accessible with ample free parking. Plus nearby Shrewsbury, North Wales, Chester, Wolverhampton and Birmingham are all within easy reach.
Why WORK FOR US?
We are committed to providing you with the best kick start to your career in Environmental Consulting.
We are a company with core values that include Quality of Service, Communication, Going the Extra Mile and Collaboration.
We offer a comprehensive training scheme.
We provide opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects with a strong client focus.
We offer a development programme with a defined route to promotion which includes:
Knowledge, skills and technical capabilities
Planning, organising and decision-making
Communication, team working and leadership
Commercial awareness
Building customer relationships and networking
Core Values
QUALITY OF SERVICE
Provide a valued service to our clients
We do this by:
Ensuring we have the knowledge to provide effective solutions to our clients’ problems
Operating with transparency and integrity
Providing clear and timely communication
Acting efficiently
Working to ensure the best possible outcome for our clients
COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION IS THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR WORK
We do this by:
Being approachable and building trust
Communicating efficiently and effectively, always respecting confidences
Breaking down barriers between operator and regulator
GO THE EXTRA MILE
ADDING VALUE TO THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
We do this by:
Acting proactively to provide a valued service to our clients
Committing to building successful long-term relationships to assist client businesses
CONNECTION
RECOGNISED AS EXPERTS IN OUR FIELD
We do this by:
Being passionate about continuous learning and improvement of sector knowledge
Keeping on the pulse of the industry and regulators
Adapting to changes within the industry
Supporting the development of individuals and of the team
Join our team?
If you have excellent communication skills, a passion for the environment which can be demonstrated in your studies or work experience, a drive to learn and ambition to implement those learnings in real life – look no further. We’d love to hear from you.
Simply submit your details and we’ll be in touch with more information about our application process.
We are committed to making our opportunities accessible to candidates with disabilities. We encourage you to share any adjustments that will support your application. Please contact: admin@westburyenv.co.uk.