Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development

Exposure to diverse projects in London

Collaborative environment

Meaningful sustainability outcomes

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support environmental best practice, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance across projects in London. This role suits someone who enjoys collaborating with project teams and driving continuous improvement to meet sustainability objectives.

You’ll conduct inspections and audits, monitor environmental data, and share guidance on management systems.

Qualifications

• Interest in sustainability, environmental management and reducing impact.
• Experience in environmental/sustainability roles in project environments.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of environmental and sustainability considerations into projects.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and site reviews for compliance.
• Collect, analyse and report environmental data and KPIs.
• Provide guidance on environmental management systems and sustainability strategies.

Skills

Passion for environment

Effective communicator

Organised and proactive

Job description

Are you passionate about sustainability and looking to make a real impact across a variety of projects? We are seeking an Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of environmental best practice, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance across projects in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmentally focused professional who enjoys working with project teams, driving continuous improvement, and helping organisations achieve their sustainability objectives.

What You’ll Do:

• Support Sustainability Initiatives: Help integrate environmental and sustainability considerations into projects, promoting innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact and support business goals.
• Conduct Audits and Inspections: Undertake environmental inspections, audits, and site reviews, identifying risks, opportunities for improvement, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Monitor and Report Performance: Collect, analyse, and report environmental data, support the tracking of key performance indicators, and contribute to sustainability and compliance reporting.
• Promote Best Practice: Provide guidance to project teams, share lessons learned and success stories, and support the implementation of environmental management systems and sustainability strategies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Passion for the Environment: A genuine interest in sustainability, environmental management, and helping organisations reduce their environmental impact.
• Relevant Experience: Previous experience in an environmental, sustainability, or related role, ideally within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or a similar project-based environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of environmental legislation, management systems, and sustainability principles. Knowledge of standards such as ISO 14001 and sustainability assessment frameworks would be advantageous.
• Effective Communicator: Able to build key relationships with stakeholders, deliver clear guidance, and confidently communicate environmental requirements and performance.
• Organised and Proactive: Excellent attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Exposure to a diverse range of projects across London
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful sustainability outcomes