Environmental Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car option

Car allowance or mileage

Pension up to 13%

28 days annual leave + BH

Private medical insurance

Ongoing CPD and progression

Long-term projects

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support major infrastructure projects across the South Coast on a hybrid basis. You will provide practical environmental guidance to site teams, implement strategies and ensure compliance across the framework.

Join a team committed to development and progression with a strong benefits package and long-term project exposure in water and infrastructure sectors.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in construction/infrastr./?

Education

Environmental Qualification (ISEP or equivalent)

Degree in Environmental Field

Job description

Environmental Advisor - up to £50,000 + Package - Infrastructure - South Coast - 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 South Coast 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
• Pension Scheme 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: 11963