Environmental Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or £5,000 Car Allowance +

Pension Scheme up to 13%

28 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays,

Private Medical Insurance

Ongoing CPD, training and progression

Long-term secured projects

Job summary

Principal People Recruitment are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit an Environmental Advisor supporting projects across the Thames Valley on a hybrid basis.

Providing practical environmental advice to site teams, you’ll help implement environmental strategies, conduct audits, and drive improvements in standards while ensuring compliance across major infrastructure programmes. The role offers a salary up to £50,000, a comprehensive package and ongoing CPD.

Qualifications

• Relevant environmental qualification (ISEP or equivalent) or degree.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure or utilities sector.
• ISEP Practitioner membership, or working towards it, would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical environmental advice and guidance to site and operational teams across the framework.
• Support the implementation of environmental strategies, policies and management systems.
• Conduct site inspections, environmental audits and compliance reviews.
• Investigate environmental incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support subcontractors and supply chain partners in meeting environmental requirements.
• Build effective relationships with project teams, clients and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder engagement

Influencing people

Education

ISEP or equivalent degree

ISEP Practitioner membership

Job description

Environmental Advisor up to £50,000 + Package - Infrastructure Thames Valley Hybrid

Are you an Environmental Advisor looking for an opportunity to make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while developing your career with an established contractor?

Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor, recognised for its commitment to employee development and career progression, to recruit an Environmental Advisor supporting projects across the Thames Valley on a hybrid basis.

Working alongside an experienced and supportive environmental team, you will play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance, driving improvements in standards and embedding best practices across projects.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company Car or £5,000 Car Allowance + Mileage
• PensionScheme up to 13%
• 28 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Private Medical Insurance, with the option to add family members
• Ongoing CPD, training and progression opportunities
• Long-term secured projects across the water and infrastructure sector

What will you be doing?

• Providing practical environmental advice and guidance to site and operational teams across the framework.
• Supporting the implementation of environmental strategies, policies and management systems.
• Conducting site inspections, environmental audits and compliance reviews.
• Investigating environmental incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitoring environmental performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting subcontractors and supply chain partners in meeting environmental requirements.
• Building effective relationships with project teams, clients and external stakeholders.

What are they looking for?

• A relevant Environmental Qualification (ISEP or Equivalent) or Degree.
• Experience working within construction, infrastructure or utilities sector.
• A good understanding of environmental legislation, compliance and environmental management systems.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage and influence operational teams.
• ISEP Practitioner membership, or working towards it, would be advantageous.

Job Reference: 11628