Senior Environmental Advisor

Senior Environmental Adviser

Are you an experienced Environmental professional looking to make a real impact on major infrastructure projects?

This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and environmental performance across a high-profile project, working closely with project teams, stakeholders and the supply chain to drive best practice and ensure the highest environmental standards are maintained.

What Youll Be Doing

• Acting as the environmental lead for the project and providing day-to-day environmental support to site teams.
• Undertaking environmental aspect and impact assessments and identifying appropriate mitigation measures.
• Developing and maintaining Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and project-specific environmental plans.
• Securing and managing environmental permits and consents required for project delivery.
• Delivering environmental training, toolbox talks and awareness sessions to project teams and contractors.
• Reviewing risk assessments and method statements to ensure environmental controls are effectively implemented.
• Monitoring environmental performance and carrying out regular site inspections and audits.
• Investigating environmental incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with environmental management systems.
• Building strong relationships with clients, regulators, local authorities and key project stakeholders.
• Producing environmental performance reports, guidance documents and best-practice case studies.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and driving continuous improvement across the project.

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience in an Environmental Advisor or Senior Environmental Advisor role within construction, infrastructure or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and environmental management systems.
• Experience developing and implementing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs).
• Understanding of environmental permitting, monitoring and incident investigation processes.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and environmental performance reviews.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with project teams, clients and regulators.
• Membership of a recognised environmental body such as IEMA, ideally working towards or holding Chartered status.
• CSCS card and SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Degree qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and sustainability.

Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on a major infrastructure programme where environmental performance and sustainability are fundamental to project success. Youll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to projects that leave a lasting positive impact on both the environment and local communities.