Senior Environmental Advisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Whitehaven
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£50,000 / year
CATEGORY
Environmental
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SKILLS

Environmental Compliance Environmental Audits Environmental Management Risk Management Stakeholder Liaison Incident Investigation Environmental Reporting

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] are currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Advisor for our client’s delivery team supporting major non-nuclear infrastructure works at the Sellafield site. This is a permanent role offering generous salary and car allowance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide environmental support across construction activities
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
  • Develop environmental management plans
  • Conduct environmental audits and inspections
  • Manage environmental risks
  • Support incident investigation
  • Liaise with regulators and stakeholders
  • Provide guidance to delivery teams
  • Monitor waste and environmental performance
  • Support environmental reporting

Candidate Requirements

  • Experience in environmental advisory roles
  • Knowledge of UK environmental legislation
  • Infrastructure project experience preferred
  • Strong compliance and audit capability
  • Environmental degree or equivalent
  • IEMA membership preferred
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