Environment Advisor - ATNC

Laing O'Rourke; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke seeks an Environmental Advisor to support a flagship power upgrade project. You will split time between the Dartford/Bury St Edmunds offices and field sites, ensuring regulatory compliance and championing sustainable practices across the construction phase.

Responsibilities include site environmental audits, training, and reporting, with travel across the Norwich to Tilbury route for the ATNC works.

Qualifications

• Experience as Environmental Advisor in construction or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation for large infrastructure.
• Experience in-field environmental monitoring tasks.
• Understanding of ISO 14001 EMS and CEMP requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Qualified in environmental science or sustainability.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel on site.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage environmental compliance on-site.
• Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections.
• Engage with project managers, contractors, and regulators to mitigate risks.
• Provide expert training on environmental best practices.
• Support implementation of EMS and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports and documentation.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Field monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

ISO 14001 EMS

Regulatory liaison

Driver's license

Education

Environmental degree

Tools

Noise monitoring equipment

Ground investigation tools

Water sampling equipment

Job description

Environmental Advisor – Great Grid Upgrade

Location: Dartford or Bury St Edmunds office - role will move to project site in 2027.

Sector: Power Infrastructure

Are you passionate about driving sustainable practices in large-scale construction projects?

Laing O'Rourke are seeking a proactive Environmental Advisor to support our team on a flagship project site. This role will form part of a growing environment team as part of an evolving project portfolio, which is set to run over the next decade.

We are helping to deliver a major power upgrade for the National Grid - one of the largest upgrades to the UK power network in decades — a transformative, high-value project that will shape the nation's energy future.

This role requires a hands‑on professional who can seamlessly split their time between the site office and out in the field, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, managing risks, and championing sustainable practices throughout the construction process. You will split your time between site office and out in the field with the primary focus and majority of time supporting ATNC project located Norwich to Tilbury.

• ATNC - 47km of OHL enabling works and tower foundations and construction of a new substation

Find out more about this project here: https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgrade

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage environmental compliance on-site in line with legal requirements and company policies
• Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections in both office and field settings
• Engage with project managers, contractors, and regulatory bodies to mitigate environmental risks
• Provide expert advice and training to site personnel on environmental best practices
• Support the implementation of environmental management plans and sustainability initiatives
• Prepare and submit environmental reports and documentation as required

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as an Environmental Advisor or similar role within the construction or energy sector
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and standards relevant to large-scale infrastructure projects
• Experience doing in-field environmental monitoring tasks such as collecting water samples, ground investigative works, setting up noise and vibration monitoring equipment and ability to present findings
• Good understanding of ISO 14001 EMS and implementation of project CEMP requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Relevant qualifications in environmental science, sustainability, or related fields
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the project site

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a landmark project driving the future of power infrastructure
• Opportunity for professional development and career progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package

About us:

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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