Environmental Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Pension up to 13%

Annual leave 28 days + bh

Private medical insurance

CPD & progression

Long-term projects

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support major infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley on a hybrid basis. You will work with an experienced environmental team to ensure compliance, drive improvements and embed best practices on site and across projects.

You will provide practical environmental guidance, support the implementation of strategies and manage audits, incidents and performance improvements while collaborating with subcontractors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant environmental qualification or degree required.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation and management systems.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical environmental advice to site and operations teams.
• Support implementation of environmental strategies and management systems.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support subcontractors and supply chain to meet environmental requirements.
• Build relationships with project teams, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Site inspections

Education

Environmental qualification or degree

Job description

Environmental Advisor - up to £50,000 + Package - Infrastructure - Thames Valley - 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 Thames Valley 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
• PensionScheme 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: 11628