Environment Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction business is seeking an Environmental Advisor to enhance environmental performance across projects. You will support compliance and maintain an ISO 14001 system, conduct site inspections, and provide technical advice. This role requires at least 2 years of environmental experience in construction and the ability to work independently in various locations. If you are passionate about sustainability, join us to help build a more sustainable world in an innovative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ environmental experience within construction, infrastructure or consultancy environments.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and confident in working with operational site teams.
• Ability to manage your own diary and work independently across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting environmental compliance and maintaining an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System across projects.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and supporting corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
• Working with project teams to implement environmental controls including monitoring and pollution prevention.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Site inspections

Technical environmental advice

Education

Degree in Environmental Management, Sustainability or related discipline

Job description

We’re partnered with a leading UK construction business who are looking to appoint an Environmental Advisor to support projects across the Midlands, North and Wales region. Are you ready to make a genuine impact on environmental performance across major construction projects? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking contractor where sustainability, collaboration and continuous improvement sit at the heart of project delivery. You’ll be joining a supportive HSEA function where you’ll have autonomy, visibility on site, and the chance to influence environmental standards across a diverse project portfolio. Projects are located across Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Wrexham, Bristol, Swindon, Bicester and Doncaster, so regular travel and site presence is essential.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting environmental compliance and maintaining an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System across projects
• Conducting site inspections, audits and supporting corrective actions to drive continuous improvement
• Working with project teams to implement environmental controls including monitoring, ecology management and pollution prevention
• Providing technical environmental advice, supporting incident response and liaising with regulators and stakeholders

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 2 years’ environmental experience within construction, infrastructure or consultancy environments
• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Sustainability or related discipline
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and confidence working with operational site teams
• Ability to manage your own diary, work independently across multiple locations and hold a full UK driving licence

This is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. If you're ready to grow your career while helping to build a more sustainable world, we’d love to hear from you.