Senior Environmental Advisor (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Senior Environmental Advisor in Preston. This role involves implementing sustainability strategies and supporting business units in achieving environmental compliance. The position offers hybrid working with travel across the UK and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health and wellbeing support

Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental & Sustainability role in Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.
• Proven track record in reducing environmental impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on environment and sustainability compliance.
• Support risk management through environmental assurance.
• Prepare sustainability and carbon reduction plans.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Sustainability

Risk Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

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Senior Environmental Advisor (Previous Relevant Experience is Required) - Preston, Lancashire

Client: Telent

Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Environmental Advisor - Warwickshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be part of something bigger—keeping critical networks connected and protected 24/7. Join us to learn, inspire, and improve our organization while making a real impact.

Reporting to the Environmental and Sustainability Manager, the Environmental and Sustainability Specialist (Senior Environmental Advisor) will play a key role in implementing Telent's Sustainability Strategy. The role involves supporting Business Units to meet waste reduction, carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001 standards, and legal requirements across Rail and Asset Management divisions. This is an agile role with up to 50% UK-wide travel.

What you’ll do:

• Provide expert guidance to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability compliance.
• Support risk management through environmental assurance and audit programs.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bids.
• Maintain performance data and generate carbon management reports.
• Review environmental aspects and impacts regularly, including climate change risks.
• Embed sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout project lifecycles.

Who you are:

You should have experience in a similar Environmental & Sustainability role within industries such as Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum qualification: PIEMA
• ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification
• Experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice
• Proven track record in reducing environmental impacts of equipment and infrastructure
• Experience managing complex technical projects and change initiatives
• Full driving license and willingness to travel across the UK

What we offer:

A diverse career across sectors, roles, and technologies with opportunities for development and impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values differences and ideas, enabling everyone to thrive.

Additional Benefits:

• Company Car
• 34 days holiday (including public holidays), with options to buy or sell days
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on cinema, dining, and shopping through Telent Rewards

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining critical digital infrastructure. Our work helps connect communities using innovative technology. Join our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence and making a difference.