Environmental Advisor

Job description

You will support the HS&E Manager in delivering high environmental standards across a range of infrastructure projects. The role focuses on ensuring compliance, improving environmental performance, and providing practical support to site and operational teams from planning through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the environmental strategy across the framework, driving continuous improvement
• Promote a strong environmental culture aligned with business values and behaviours
• Provide clear environmental advice and support to site and project teams
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Management System and relevant legislation
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and regulators
• Monitor environmental performance using KPIs and highlight areas for improvement
• Support environmental risk management across all project stages
• Represent the HS&E function in meetings, audits, and reviews
• Escalate and help resolve environmental issues when required

Day-to-Day Duties

• Review RAMS, environmental plans, and high-risk documentation
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and environmental reviews (including ISO 14001 compliance)
• Support supply chain onboarding and performance monitoring
• Deliver toolbox talks, training, and environmental briefings
• Investigate incidents and non-conformances, identifying root causes and actions
• Support incident reporting and close-out using internal systems
• Produce monthly environmental performance reports

About You

• Experience in an Environmental or HS&E role within construction, infrastructure, or utilities
• NEBOSH Construction or General Certificate (or working towards)
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and management systems
• Experience supporting environmental delivery across project lifecycles
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office and reporting tools)
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable

• IEMA membership (or working towards)
• Experience in water or regulated infrastructure sectors
• Familiarity with environmental data and reporting systems

What’s on Offer

A long-term opportunity within a growing UK infrastructure business delivering major water sector projects. You’ll be part of a supportive team with strong development opportunities and the chance to contribute to sustainable project delivery across the UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Richmond Upon Thames

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English