Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Lewes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading UK infrastructure services business to recruit an Environmental Advisor in Lewes. The role offers exposure to major projects across tender, construction and delivery, shaping sustainability outcomes.

You will influence environmental practice, build relationships with regulators and clients, lead audits and drive continuous improvement across programmes, delivering practical, commercially minded guidance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental professional with degree in environmental discipline.
• Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience applying environmental controls on infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Influence environmental guidance across major infrastructure projects from tender to delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, clients and suppliers.
• Lead audits, inspections and environmental management systems to industry standards.
• Champion resource efficiency, carbon reduction and continuous improvement across programmes.
• Provide training and specialist environmental advice to project teams.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental compliance

Infrastructure experience

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Environmental Management/Science/Sustainability

Job description

We're supporting a leading UK infrastructure services business that's playing a key role in maintaining, renewing and improving some of the country's most critical transport networks, and they're looking for an Environmental Advisor.

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you'll influence major infrastructure projects, drive environmental best practice and help shape a more sustainable future. From working alongside project teams and clients to leading environmental initiatives across complex programmes, this position offers genuine variety, responsibility and the chance to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Influencing Major Infrastructure Projects – Provide expert environmental and sustainability guidance across projects from tender stage through to construction and delivery.
• Building Key Stakeholder Relationships – Partner with clients, regulators, suppliers and operational teams to ensure environmental requirements are successfully embedded.
• Leading Environmental Compliance – Manage audits, inspections and environmental management systems while maintaining industry-leading standards.
• Driving Sustainability & Innovation – Champion resource efficiency, carbon reduction and continuous improvement across multiple projects.
• Being the Go-To Environmental Expert – Deliver training, share best practice and provide specialist advice that helps projects succeed.

Who They're Looking For:

• A Qualified Environmental Professional – Degree-qualified in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related discipline.
• An Exceptional Communicator – Someone who can confidently influence, engage and build relationships with stakeholders at every level.
• A Practical Problem Solver – A solutions-focused professional who can identify environmental risks and deliver pragmatic, commercially minded advice.
• An Infrastructure Specialist – Experience within infrastructure, highways, utilities or related sectors will be highly advantageous.
• An Ambitious Environmental Champion – A proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to continuous professional development.