Environmental Advisor

Matchtech; North East; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave + bank holidays

Performance-based bonus

Pension scheme

Private health screening

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Ongoing professional development

Discounts & cycle-to-work

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an Environmental Advisor for a leading energy and infrastructure client. You will provide environmental support and guidance across a portfolio of high-profile projects, ensuring compliance and sustainable delivery on site.

You will inspect sites, advise on permits and legislation, collect data, and drive continuous improvement through campaigns and documentation, collaborating with ecologists, consultants and regulators.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience as Environmental Advisor in construction, utilities, infrastructure or energy projects.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation and its practical application on site.
• Knowledge of environmental risks: waste, water, pollution, ecology, contaminated land.
• Experience with environmental permits and planning conditions.

Responsibilities

• Promote environmental best practice across construction sites and support sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct regular environmental inspections and audits for compliance with procedures and legislation.
• Support environmental incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Assist with collection, analysis and reporting of environmental and sustainability data.
• Monitor environmental performance and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support development and implementation of environmental campaigns, improvement plans and project documentation.
• Advise site teams on environmental compliance requirements, controls and mitigation measures.
• Assist with management of environmental permits, licences and planning conditions.
• Collaborate with project teams, ecologists, consultants and regulators.
• Maintain accurate environmental records to demonstrate contractual and legal compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Environmental reporting

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management or related

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Environmental Advisor

Our client is a leading provider of engineering, construction and infrastructure services across the energy and utilities sectors. Supporting major transmission and distribution projects that are critical to the UK's energy transition, they are seeking an Environmental Advisor to provide environmental support and guidance across a portfolio of high-profile infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote environmental best practice across construction sites and support the delivery of sustainability initiatives.
• Conduct regular environmental inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company procedures, project requirements and environmental legislation.
• Support environmental incident investigations, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Assist with the collection, analysis and reporting of environmental and sustainability performance data.
• Monitor environmental performance and identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of environmental campaigns, improvement plans and project documentation.
• Advise site teams on environmental compliance requirements, controls and mitigation measures.
• Assist with the management of environmental permits, consents, licences and planning conditions.
• Work closely with project teams, ecologists, environmental consultants and regulatory stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate environmental records to demonstrate compliance with contractual and legal obligations.

Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in an Environmental Advisor position within construction, utilities, infrastructure or energy projects.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation and its practical application on construction projects.
• Knowledge of environmental risks and controls, including waste management, water management, pollution prevention, ecological protection and contaminated land.
• Experience supporting environmental permits, licences, planning conditions, Biodiversity Net Gain and Development Consent Order (DCO) requirements would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Membership of IEMA (or equivalent professional body) or working towards professional accreditation is desirable.

Benefits

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Annual salary review and performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
• Private health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and support towards professional membership and qualifications.
• Retail discounts, cashback schemes, discounted gym memberships and cycle-to-work programme.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant energy and infrastructure projects.

If you are an Environmental Advisor looking to develop your career within a leading energy and infrastructure organisation, to become part of a growing team delivering some of the UK's most important transmission and energy transition projects.