Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

What you'll do

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting regular site environmental inspections and audits, including subcontractor activities.
• Providing guidance on incidents and supporting with mitigation measures to deliver continuous improvement.
• Ensuring compliance with construction environmental controls, method statements and pollution prevention plans.
• Championing positive environmental behaviours and supporting in the delivery of training and briefings.
• Collaborating with operational teams to manage environmental permits, licences and obligations applicable to the project.
• Representing [Employer hidden] at meetings with stakeholders, regulators, and community groups, and preparing monthly reports, dashboards or client submissions.
• Providing early and ongoing input to design and construction teams to maximise sustainable outcomes.
• Preparing or reviewing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and Site Waste Management Plans (WMPs).
• Embedding sustainability principles into project delivery, including resource efficiency, carbon reduction, biodiversity enhancement, and climate resilience.

What you'll need

Strong working knowledge of environmental regulation, planning processes, EIA, and sustainability assessment frameworks.

Experience influencing sustainable design within construction or infrastructure projects.

Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex environmental issues.

Experience coordinating multi‑disciplinary work involving a range of environmental and sustainability specialisms (e.g., water management,  ecology, waste, carbon emissions, COSHH).

Experience working with planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.

Understanding of construction environmental control methods, pollution prevention, and environmental risk management.

Experience in sectors such as water, energy, rail, or highways is welcome.Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work across multiple projects.

A relevant environmental or sustainability degree, with membership (or working toward membership) of an appropriate professional body.

Good IT skills.

A full UK driving licence (and access to a vehicle for work).

It is desirable that you also have:

An understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.

Basic GIS capability.

Awareness of environmental management systems such as ISO 14001.

Experience applying carbon accounting, biodiversity net gain, or circular economy principles.

What you'll receive

At [Employer hidden] we take pride in how we support professional development, enable career progression and provide a wide range of exciting opportunities for everyone.

We firmly believe that investing in our people is the key to our success, which is why we offer a range of financial and non-financial benefits to support your health and wellbeing.

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service (Pro Rata)
• Up to 20% combined pension contribution.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• Performance related bonus of around 5%.
• A healthcare package that supports you with your healthcare costs.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• Sustainable benefits including electric vehicle and cycle2work schemes.
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Cashback and discounts from over 3,000 retailers.