Environmental Advisor

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major contractor is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to ensure compliance with environmental legislation in power transmission projects. The role involves advising site teams on best practices, supporting management plans, and monitoring site activities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in environmental management within infrastructure and utilities, and familiarity with UK laws. This position offers long-term contract potential on a nationally significant programme.

Qualifications

• Environmental experience within infrastructure, utilities, or power projects.
• Familiar with main contractor site environments.
• Good working knowledge of UK environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Advising site teams on environmental best practice and compliance.
• Supporting implementation of CEMP and environmental management plans.
• Monitoring site activities, audits, and reporting.
• Liaising with project teams, regulators, and stakeholders as required.

Skills

Environmental experience within infrastructure

Familiar with main contractor site environments

Good working knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Job description

A major main contractor delivering works under the Great Grid Upgrade is looking to appoint an Environmental Advisor on a contract basis.

This role will support the environmental management of large-scale power transmission and distribution works, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, consents, and project-specific requirements across site activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Advising site teams on environmental best practice and compliance
• Supporting implementation of CEMP and environmental management plans
• Monitoring site activities, audits, and reporting
• Liaising with project teams, regulators, and stakeholders as required

Ideal background:

• Environmental experience within infrastructure, utilities, or power projects
• Familiar with main contractor site environments
• Good working knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Long-term contract potential on a nationally significant programme.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.