Environment and Sustainability Advisor

Anglian Water @one Alliance; Peterborough, Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water @one Alliance is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to lead on Water Recycling projects and ensure environmental compliance across AMP8. The role requires coordinating documentation, onsite support, and promoting sustainable practices.

You will work with the Environment and Sustainability Managers to deliver strategic priorities. The position offers hybrid working between Peterborough and Norwich and involves collaborating with partners to drive environmental

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental subject matter including: Contaminated Land, Statutory Nuisance, Waste Management, Soil Testing, Ecology, Archaeology, Incident investigation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and problem solving abilities.
• Proficiency in documenting across software such as Excel, Word, GIS and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to support multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on environmental and sustainability issues for Water Recycling projects across the region.
• Prepare and review environmental documentation and ensure compliance with legislation and @one Alliance standards.
• Provide onsite support to construction teams and promote sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with Environment and Sustainability Managers to meet strategic priorities.

Skills

Contaminated Land

Statutory Nuisance

Waste Management

Soil Testing

Ecology

Archaeology

Incident investigation

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Organisational skills

Tools

GIS

Excel

Word

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?

Experience in subject matter experience including:

· 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.

Apply now if you feel this is the next step for you in your career as our new Environmental & Sustainability Advisor.

Closing date:16th November 2026