Environmental Advisor

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join the SHE team, delivering environmental support for major national infrastructure projects across the Southeast. You will help ensure compliance with legislation, permits, and company standards while promoting best practices on live and upcoming schemes.

You will inspect sites, support incident investigations, and contribute to reporting and performance improvements, working with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental discipline or a related subject.
• Membership of, or willingness to work towards membership of, a recognised professional body such as IEMA.
• Relevant environmental experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or a related sector.
• Experience providing environmental support on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation and environmental management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to develop professionally.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Full commitment to supporting safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice and support to project teams across a range of infrastructure schemes.
• Assist in ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with environmental legislation, regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of environmental management plans and associated documentation.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site visits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Work closely with operational teams, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders to promote environmental best practice.
• Support environmental incident investigations and assist in identifying preventative measures.
• Contribute to environmental reporting, monitoring, and data collection activities.
• Help drive continuous improvement initiatives and environmental performance across projects.
• Promote sustainability and environmental awareness throughout project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Proactive

Self-motivated

Sustainability awareness

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

Membership of professional body (IEMA)

Job description

Kent, UK.

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Environmental Advisor to join our team, supporting the delivery of a significant National Grid infrastructure framework across the Southeast of England. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a large-scale programme of work, contributing to the successful delivery of a variety of major infrastructure projects.

Working as part of the SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) team, you will play a key role in providing environmental support across live and upcoming projects, ensuring compliance with environmental requirements and promoting best practice throughout all stages of project delivery.

This role is ideal for an environmental professional looking to further develop their expertise, broaden their project experience, and take on increasing levels of responsibility within a dynamic and growing business.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide environmental advice and support to project teams across a range of infrastructure schemes.
• Assist in ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with environmental legislation, regulations, permits, and company standards.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of environmental management plans and associated documentation.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site visits, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Work closely with operational teams, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders to promote environmental best practice.
• Support environmental incident investigations and assist in identifying preventative measures.
• Contribute to environmental reporting, monitoring, and data collection activities.
• Help drive continuous improvement initiatives and environmental performance across projects.
• Promote sustainability and environmental awareness throughout project delivery.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental discipline or a related subject.
• Membership of, or willingness to work towards membership of, a recognised professional body such as IEMA.
• Relevant environmental experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure, engineering, or a related sector.
• Experience providing environmental support on major infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation and environmental management systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to develop professionally.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Full commitment to supporting safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible project delivery.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People 'Two Ticks' accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.