Construction Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Irwin and Colton; Flackwell Heath; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus and benefits

Job summary

Irwin and Colton are recruiting an Environment Advisor to support a major construction and engineering project in Buckinghamshire. You will own environmental management and sustainability initiatives, working with project teams, clients and the broader Environmental and Sustainability function.

The role requires proven environmental experience in construction, strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and BREEAM, and a degree in a related field. A full UK driving licence is beneficial. Reference AL 5119.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the environment and sustainability space within construction or a related sector.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 14001 and BREEAM.
• Degree in an environment or sustainability field; professional membership with a recognised environmental body preferred.
• Good ability to build relationships with external stakeholders to meet strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular site inspections and environmental monitoring against KPIs and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Supporting project teams with carbon reduction, waste management and net zero initiatives.
• Providing guidance on environmental compliance, permits, licences and environmental risk management.
• Supporting training, reporting and project documentation with project managers, clients and the Environmental and Sustainability team.

Skills

Environmental expertise

Stakeholder management

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Degree in Environmental Science / Sustainability

Tools

ISO 14001

BREEAM

Job description

Irwin and Colton are recruiting an Environment Advisor to support a major construction and engineering project in Buckinghamshire. You will own environmental management and sustainability initiatives, working with project teams, clients and the broader Environmental and Sustainability function.

The role requires proven environmental experience in construction, strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and BREEAM, and a degree in a related field. A full UK driving licence is beneficial. Reference AL 5119.