Environmental Advisor

Ciwmjobs; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / £5,000 car allowance

Private medical

Pension scheme 13%

CPD and progression support

28 days annual leave

Job summary

Principal People are partnering with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support projects across the Thames Water framework. This hybrid role requires regular travel across the region, working with operational and project teams to deliver environmental excellence and ensure compliance with legislation and management systems.

You will influence behaviours, provide practical environmental guidance on site, review risk assessments, conduct audits, monitor KPIs

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, utilities or water sectors.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, management systems and risk management.
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to engage operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the environmental strategy delivery across the framework.
• Provide practical environmental advice to site teams and operations.
• Review high-risk method statements and environmental documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and environmental audits.
• Support regulatory compliance across project stages.
• Investigate incidents and determine root causes with corrective actions.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver environmental briefings and training.
• Engage with clients, contractors and regulators to maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder engagement

On-site communication

Environmental risk management

Education

Environmental science degree or related

Job description

Environmental Advisor - £50,000-£55,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance / Company Car + Package - Thames Water Region - Infrastructure / Water – ID:11628

Do you want a role where you can influence environmental performance, support operational teams, and help deliver major infrastructure projects?

Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor to support projects across the Thames Water framework. This is a hybrid role with regular travel across the region, working closely with operational and project teams on a range of live infrastructure and environmental projects.

This position will support the Framework HS&E Manager in delivering environmental excellence across the framework. You will play a key role in implementing environmental strategy, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and management systems, and driving continuous improvement across project delivery.

The role is relationship-led and requires someone who is visible on site, confident engaging with teams, and able to influence behaviours while promoting a positive environmental culture across the business.

Joining a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work gives you the opportunity to develop your career within one of the UK’s leading infrastructure and water sector businesses.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £55,000
• Company Car / £5,000 Car Allowance + Mileage
• Variable Pension Scheme up to 13%
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (With option to buy more)
• Private Medical (With option to add family)
• CPD, Development & Progression Support
• Long-term secured work within the UK water and infrastructure sector

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the delivery of the environmental strategy across the framework.
• Providing practical environmental advice and support to operational and site teams.
• Reviewing high-risk method statements, risk assessments and environmental documentation.
• Conducting site inspections, environmental reviews and audits.
• Supporting environmental compliance across all project stages.
• Investigating environmental incidents and non-conformities, identifying root causes and supporting corrective actions.
• Monitoring environmental performance through KPIs and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Delivering environmental briefings, training and best practice guidance.
• Supporting supply chain onboarding and ongoing environmental performance monitoring.
• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and regulatory stakeholders.

What they are looking for:

• Environmental Qualification or related Degree Level Qualifications
• ISEP Practitioner membership or working towards would be advantageous
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or water sectors
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, management systems and risk management
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage operational teams and stakeholders
• This is a strong opportunity for someone who wants to join a well-established contractor and play a visible role across major infrastructure projects with long-term career development opportunities.