Environmental Advisor

Tribuild; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Environmental Advisor for a major infrastructure project in Cumbria. The role involves ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, supporting delivery teams, managing environmental reporting, and engaging in sustainability initiatives. Candidates should have experience in similar roles, strong communication skills, and ideally hold a relevant environmental qualification. This full-time position requires site-based work and the ability to obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience working as an Environmental Advisor on major infrastructure projects.
• Good working knowledge of environmental legislation and requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work fronts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery teams with environmental compliance.
• Prepare and implement environmental management plans.
• Carry out site inspections and audits, implementing corrective actions.

Skills

Environmental compliance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Ability to influence

Fast-paced work adaptability

Education

Environmental or sustainability related qualification

Job description

I am recruiting for an Environmental Advisor to join a major infrastructure project based in Cumbria. This is a key role supporting the delivery teams to ensure all works are carried out in line with environmental legislation, project standards and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery teams with environmental compliance across all work fronts
• Preparing and implementing environmental management plans
• Carrying out site inspections and audits, identifying any risks and ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Managing environmental reporting and monitoring requirements
• Liaising with project teams, subcontractors and regulators
• Supporting carbon reduction, waste management and sustainability initiatives
• Leading toolbox talks and providing guidance to site teams on best practice
• Ensuring documentation, permits and consents are up to date and in line with requirements

Requirements

• Experience working as an Environmental Advisor on major infrastructure or construction projects
• Good working knowledge of environmental legislation and requirements
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to work across multiple work fronts in a fast paced environment
• Ideally holding an environmental or sustainability related qualification

This is a full time, site based position and candidates must be able to work in Cumbria. You must also have the ability to obtain security clearance or already hold it.

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail, please get in touch.