Environmental Advisor – Hybrid, Infrastructure Compliance

Charlton Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% pension contribution

Health insurance

25 days' holidays

Job summary

High Speed Two Ltd is recruiting an Environmental Advisor to join its environmental team, supporting environmental compliance and assurance across the programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental graduate or early-career professional to develop your career within a major infrastructure environment.

You will initially support utilities-related works before gaining exposure to Main Works Civils, Rail Systems and future operational activities, giving you a broad understanding of

Qualifications

• Approximately six months' relevant experience (internships, industrial placements, graduate roles).
• Sound understanding of environmental management and compliance principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with technical specialists, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ability to review information, identify potential issues and communicate findings clearly.
• Proactive approach with sound judgement, good organisation and attention to detail.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Geography or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor Environmental Management Plans, reports and compliance submissions, identifying gaps or potential non-compliance.
• Engage with HS2 environmental specialists to obtain technical advice and ensure environmental requirements are understood.
• Communicate with main contractors and consultants, constructively challenging environmental performance and following up actions where necessary.
• Support environmental assurance activities, checking compliance with HS2 commitments, legislation, and project requirements.
• Identify environmental risks and concerns, escalating when appropriate.
• Prepare environmental reports, management information, presentations and dashboards for stakeholders.

Skills

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Ability to review information

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Management/Sustainability/Geography or related

Job description

High Speed Two Ltd is recruiting an Environmental Advisor to join its environmental team, supporting environmental compliance and assurance across the programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental graduate or early-career professional to develop your career within a major infrastructure environment.

You will initially support utilities-related works before gaining exposure to Main Works Civils, Rail Systems and future operational activities, giving you a broad understanding of