Environment and Sustainability Advisor

MWH; Peterborough, Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water Group seeks an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to lead environmental compliance across construction projects in the @one Alliance. The role focuses on site support, documentation, and driving sustainability performance within regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with partners to reduce energy and water usage, minimise waste, and promote best practices on site while ensuring alignment with the AMS and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental compliance on construction sites.
• Knowledge of Contaminated Land, Nuisance and Waste Management.
• Ability to produce site-specific environmental documentation using Office tools and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance during construction activities.
• Review environmental documentation and support site teams onsite.
• Promote sustainability initiatives and coordinate with @one Alliance partners.

Skills

Contaminated Land

Statutory Nuisance

Waste Management

Soil Testing

Ecology

Archaeology

Incident investigation

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

Word

GIS

PowerPoint

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Advisor Location: Hybrid – Peterborough/Norwich with Hybrid working.

Help lead one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure transformations. We’re the @one Alliance – a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO. Together, we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. Working in AMP8, our most ambitious period yet, we’ll be delivering an even broader range of innovative and environmentally-driven infrastructure projects – from urban drainage to nature-based solutions like constructed wetlands. To ensure we can outperform against the Anglian Water business plan, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join us and lead on our Water Recycling projects across the region responsible for the delivery of a capital investment programme.

What will you be doing as our new Environmental & Sustainability Advisor?

To ensure construction activities comply with environmental legislation and @one Alliance standards by preparing and reviewing environmental documentation, providing onsite support to construction teams, and driving environmental performance. The role also involves identifying and promoting sustainability initiatives, while supporting the Environment and Sustainability Managers in achieving strategic priorities.

What experience skills and behaviours we are looking for?

• Contaminated Land
• Statutory Nuisance
• Waste Management
• Soil Testing
• Ecology
• Archaeology
• Incident investigation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Document production abilities using various software inc., excel, word, GIS & Powerpoint
• Organisational skills

What does it take to be successful?

We are looking for someone who can lead on and provide support to construction projects on environmental and sustainability issues, including producing site-specific project documentation and communicating this to the relevant personnel. You’ll also be required to ensure compliance with current environmental legislation and promote best practices relevant to @one Alliance. Commercial Awareness to be able to drive sustainable behaviours on site including (but not limited to) reducing energy and water use, and minimising waste. Working collaboratively across the @one Alliance contract will be essential to ensure requirements of the AMS are delivered at appropriate DM stages.

Ready to Shape the Future of Water?

Join a team where collaboration, innovation, and sustainability sit at the heart of everything we do. Be part of something extraordinary with the @one Alliance.

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

At the Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe that diversity enriches our team, fuels innovation, and drives success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination and bias, where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in creating a culture where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is the norm.

Closing date: 16th November 2026

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver a significant portion of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. We design and construct water and water recycling (waste water) treatment centres that serve more than six million people in the East of England and maintain and improve the water mains and the sewerage network in the region. With an eye firmly on carbon reduction and creating a more sustainable world – we are always looking for the very best people who are ready to bring fresh ideas to the table to help us all meet the AMP7 challenge. We value diversity and inclusion. We see it as central to our success as an organisation. We truly believe we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers if our organisation reflects the communities we serve.