Environmental Advisor - Health & Safety

Description

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep up to date with relevant UK, EU and international regulations and legislation.
• Contribute to the maintenance of our ISO 14001 accredited environmental management system, including coordinating and maintaining aspects and impacts registers, environmental management plans, site waste management plans and procedures, and supporting onsite environmental documentation.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure environmental expectations and requirements are met across projects.
• Support the Land Management and Ecology teams to ensure projects adhere to biodiversity protection measures.
• Work in partnership with Procurement teams to assess and advise on the sustainability credentials of suppliers and materials.
• Carry out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce environmental risks and financial costs.
• Provide in-house subject matter expertise and environmental support to project teams.
• Gather, cleanse, analyse and report environmental data to produce reports and data to meet the needs of both the business and clients in line with target dates.
• Research and promote innovative solutions to support our Net Positive Strategy commitments and operational environmental targets.
• Audit, monitor, ensure compliance and support initiatives on sites and projects– relating to waste and circular economy, pollution control, carbon and energy efficiency, biodiversity.
• Identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption and waste across projects and operations.
• Support the Environment & Sustainability Manager with environmental investigations.
• Update and implement appropriate training to staff on environmental awareness, best practice, regulatory changes and emerging environmental issues and mitigation.

Requirements

• Experience in environmental management and ISO 14001 (up to 5 years): Proven experience managing and auditing environmental performance, for example, within engineering, construction, or facilities management sectors.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills: Ability to identify environmental risks and propose practical solutions that align with business goals and improve environmental performance.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills with stakeholders of all levels and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Environmental degree or equivalent experience: Relevant academic qualification or professional certifications related to environmental management.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation: Familiarity with UK and EU environmental regulations.
• Data analysis, report writing and presentation skills: Strong ability to analyse data, prepare reports and communicate environmental progress to senior leadership and clients with attention to detail maintaining high standards.
• Full UK Driving license.

Benefits

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Car Allowance
• Ongoing Training & Development Programme
• Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance