Environmental Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the field is seeking an Environmental Advisor to oversee compliance across key sites in a flexible role. You will manage environmental performance, conduct audits, and engage with regulatory bodies while working on diverse infrastructure projects. This position offers a salary of up to £55,000, a company car or allowance, and 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Management and relevant experience in Civil Engineering or similar fields.

Benefits

Company car (EV/Hybrid Options) or Car Allowance

26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

9% Pension Scheme

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering, Construction, Rail, Utilities, or Highways.
• Ability to influence at all levels in operational and strategic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance and regulatory engagement for the region.
• Manage consents, permits, and environmental documentation.
• Monitor environmental performance including carbon, noise, and waste.
• Conduct audits and support continual improvement initiatives.
• Support incident investigation and reporting.
• Deliver environmental briefings and awareness sessions.
• Track environmental KPIs and produce reports.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory engagement

Auditing

Monitoring environmental performance

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or a related field

Job description

Overview

Looking to join an established Principal Contractor who have a diverse portfolio of projects?

Want a flexible, regional role where you can make a real impact on environmental performance?

We're supporting a reputable Principal Contractor delivering major Rail and Civil Engineering schemes across Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. With a healthy programme of secured work and an established delivery team, they re looking for an Environmental Advisor to lead compliance across key sites.

This is a regional position with flexibility, you ll split your time between site visits, the local office and working from home.

Key responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance and regulatory engagement for the region
• Manage consents, permits, and environmental documentation
• Monitor environmental performance (carbon, noise, water, vibration, waste)
• Conduct audits and support continual improvement initiatives
• Support incident investigation and reporting
• Deliver environmental briefings and awareness sessions
• Track environmental KPIs and produce reports

What s on offer

• Salary of up to £55,000
• Company car (EV/Hybrid Options) or Car Allowance of up to £8,200
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 9% Pension Scheme
• Plus additional benefits.

Why this role?

• Opportunity to work on significant and diverse Infrastructure projects spanning Rail, Civil Engineering, Utilities and Energy sectors.
• Role scope includes both operational and strategic input ability to influence at all levels.
• Flexible working model with regional travel and WFH options

What we re looking for:

• Degree in Environmental Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience of working within Civil Engineering, Construction, Rail, Utilities, Highways or similar environments

Ready for your next step? Apply now and s start the conversation.