Environmental Advisor in Reading

Energy Jobline CVL; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Pension scheme (up to 13%)

Private Medical

CPD & Progression

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor for a Thames Water region project. The role is hybrid, with regular travel across the region, and involves supporting the environmental strategy and advising operational teams on site.

You will review high-risk statements, conduct site inspections and audits, and drive environmental compliance across all project stages. A degree in environmental field is required; ISEP membership is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Environmental qualification or related degree.
• ISEP Practitioner membership or working towards would be advantageous.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or water sectors.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Site inspections

Risk assessment

Education

Environmental Degree

Tools

ISEP Practitioner

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.