Environmental Advisor

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and environmental monitoring activities, identifying potential environmental risks and supporting the implementation of corrective actions where required.
• Provide practical environmental advice to site teams to support compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences and project requirements.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting environmental performance data and key project metrics.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems in line with project and ISO 14001 requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, review and update of environmental management plans, risk assessments and supporting documentation.
• Support environmental training and awareness initiatives for project personnel.
• Participate in site audits, inspections and compliance reviews, helping to identify opportunities for continual improvement.
• Work closely with specialist environmental disciplines, including ecology, noise and vibration, air quality, waste, water and land quality teams.
• Support investigations into environmental incidents, near misses and complaints, assisting with the development of corrective actions.
• What You'll Need
• Experience working in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, utilities, engineering or a related sector.
• Good understanding of UK environmental legislation and environmental management principles.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management Systems, ideally ISO 14001.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with site teams and stakeholders.
• Organised and proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to undertake regular site visits and inspections.
• Qualifications
• Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, Ecology, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP/IEMA, CIEEM or equivalent) or working towards professional membership would be advantageous.
• Desirable