Environmental Advisor

Principal People; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Car Allowance

Pension

Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

CPD & Training

Project Stability

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support major infrastructure projects across the South Coast on a hybrid basis. You will provide practical environmental guidance to site teams, implement environmental strategies and drive improvements in compliance across the framework.

Joining an experienced environmental team, you will conduct inspections, handle incidents, and collaborate with subcontractors and stakeholders to embed best practices.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ISEP qualification

Degree in Environmental Science

Construction sector experience

Environmental legislation knowledge

Strong communication

ISEP Practitioner membership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Environmental Advisor - up to £50,000 + Package - Infrastructure - South Coast - 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 South Coast 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
• Pension Scheme 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: 11963