Construction Environment Advisor

Irwin & Colton Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy firm is seeking a Construction Environmental Advisor to provide environmental assurance within a major infrastructure programme. The ideal candidate will have strong legislative knowledge and experience in construction environments, alongside SC clearance or eligibility. This role is based in Derbyshire and offers a significant opportunity to influence major projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Environmental Advisor within construction or regulated sectors.
• Strong working knowledge of current environmental legislation and waste management.
• SC clearance or eligibility for it.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day environmental assurance across active construction sites.
• Ensure environmental obligations and permits are met by the Principal Contractor.
• Review waste management plans and environmental controls.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Relevant environmental qualification (IEMA, degree in environmental discipline)

Job description

Construction Environmental Advisor — Major Infrastructure Programme
Location: Derbyshire
Duration: Initial 6 months (likely extension)
Start: ASAP (SC clearance required)
IR35: Outside
Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site

Overview

We're recruiting an Environmental Advisor to join a high‑profile, long‑term infrastructure programme in Derbyshire. This is a client‑side role focused on environmental assurance, governance, and holding the Principal Contractor to account across a range of major construction activities. The position requires strong technical environmental competence within construction, infrastructure, and regulated environments.

Candidates must hold valid Security Clearance (SC) in line with United Kingdom Security Vetting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day environmental assurance across active construction sites
• Ensure the Principal Contractor meets all environmental obligations, permits, and reporting requirements
• Review and challenge waste management plans, transfer documentation, and permitting submissions
• Oversee environmental controls relating to ground investigation results, contaminated land, asbestos in soils, and materials movement
• Support compliance with the client's environmental management strategy and legal requirements
• Attend site meetings, audits, and inspections with contractors and internal stakeholders

Candidate Profile

• SC‑cleared or eligible for clearance
• Experience as an Environmental Advisor within construction, civils, infrastructure, utilities, nuclear, defence or other regulated sectors
• Strong working knowledge of current environmental legislation, permitting, waste management, and contaminated land
• Able to confidently challenge and hold Principal Contractors to account
• Strong communication and influencing skills in a client‑facing environment
• Relevant environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA, degree in environmental discipline, or equivalent experience)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major site undergoing significant investment and transformation. If the role is of interest, please contact Tom Hewat on or 01923 432 637.