Environmental Advisor - Infrastructure & Water Projects

Principal People Recruitment; Amersham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal People Recruitment in the UK is seeking an Environmental Advisor to help implement the environmental strategy and ensure compliance across major infrastructure projects with on‑site visibility and stakeholder engagement. You will support operational teams and drive improvements within the Thames Water framework.

The role combines hybrid working with regular site travel, offering a clear path to grow within a leading water and infrastructure business and contribute to sustainable

Qualifications

• Environmental qualification or related degree level qualification is required.
• ISEP Practitioner membership or progress towards it is advantageous.
• Experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or water sectors is required.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, management systems and risk management.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage operational teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Environmental awareness

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Environmental Qualification or related Degree Level Qualifications

ISEP Practitioner membership or working towards would be advantageous

Tools

ISEP Practitioner membership

Job description

Principal People Recruitment in the UK is seeking an Environmental Advisor to help implement the environmental strategy and ensure compliance across major infrastructure projects with on‑site visibility and stakeholder engagement. You will support operational teams and drive improvements within the Thames Water framework.

The role combines hybrid working with regular site travel, offering a clear path to grow within a leading water and infrastructure business and contribute to sustainable