Senior Environmental Advisor (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Senior Environmental Advisor in Ipswich. You will implement sustainability strategies and support business units in meeting environmental goals. The role involves UK-wide travel and offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Environmental & Sustainability role required.
• Proven experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on environmental and sustainability regulations.
• Support risk management through audits and inspections.
• Develop sustainability and carbon reduction plans.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Project Management

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

Job Title: Senior Environmental Advisor (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Ipswich

Client:

Telent

Location:

Warwickshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nation's critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

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 and supporting Business Units to meet waste and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001, and legal requirements across our Rail and Asset Management divisions. This role involves up to 50% UK-wide travel and offers flexible working arrangements.

What you’ll do:

• Provide specialist guidance and advice to EHS teams and project leads on environment and sustainability to meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Support risk management by establishing environmental assurance regimes, including audit programs, ensuring effective practices through inspections and audits.
• Assist in preparing sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bids.
• Develop and maintain performance data and generate reports on carbon management for various stakeholders.
• Conduct reviews of environmental aspects and impacts within Business Units, including climate change risk assessments.
• Collaborate with Bid, Design, and Operational Teams to embed sustainable and carbon reduction practices throughout project lifecycles.

Who you are:

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

Key Requirements:

• Minimum qualification: PIEMA
• ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor certification
• Proven experience providing technical sustainability and environmental advice for business operations
• Experience in reducing environmental impacts of equipment and infrastructure through product lifecycle stages
• Ability to manage and deliver complex technical, change, and improvement projects
• Full driving license and flexibility for UK-wide travel

What we offer:

A career at Telent offers opportunities across many sectors, roles, and technologies, fostering skill development and impactful work. We are committed to an inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes a thriving work environment.

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 support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping through Telent Reward scheme

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About Us:

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK. Join us to make a real impact and help connect communities using innovative technology. Our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals is committed to excellence.