Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

Shirley Parsons; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading construction and infrastructure business to recruit an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor for their Midlands project portfolio. The role is fully site-based, with hours 8am–5pm, and involves moving between Birmingham, Coventry, Derby and Leicester to support on-site environmental and sustainability standards.

Ideal candidates have around one year of relevant experience, a practical understanding of environmental principles, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Around a year's environmental or sustainability experience within construction or infrastructure.
• Site-ready attitude and ability to work on-site full-time.
• Solid understanding of environmental principles, compliance and construction impacts.
• Willingness to travel across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on environmental support and carry out inspections on site.
• Help project teams stay compliant and environmentally focused.
• Collate, manage and interpret environmental data for reporting.
• Conduct site inspections and identify risks to drive practical solutions.
• Collaborate with senior environmental professionals to build experience across projects.

Job description

We’re excited to be partnered with a leading construction and infrastructure business on an exciting opportunity for an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join their growing team across the Midlands.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an environmental professional with around 1 year’s experience who wants to take the next step in their career and gain hands‑on exposure to a diverse portfolio of high‑profile projects - from major city-centre developments to highways, drainage, sewage treatment works and a major manufacturing extension.

You’ll be out on site, working closely with project teams and playing a key role in ensuring environmental and sustainability standards are maintained across a varied and exciting project portfolio.

What you'll be doing:

• Make an impact on site – Provide hands‑on environmental support, carrying out inspections and helping project teams stay compliant and environmentally focused.
• Work on major projects – Get involved across Birmingham, Coventry, Derby and Leicester, with exposure to high‑profile infrastructure and construction schemes.
• Own the data – Collate, manage and interpret environmental and sustainability data to support effective project reporting and decision-making.
• Be the eyes on the ground – Conduct site inspections, identify environmental risks and help drive practical solutions across active construction environments.
• Build valuable experience – Work alongside experienced project and environmental professionals, developing your knowledge across multiple sectors and project types.

Who they're looking for:

• Some experience under your belt – Ideally around a year's environmental or sustainability experience within construction, infrastructure or a similar environment.
• Site-ready attitude – Someone comfortable being on site full‑time and able to work independently for several days when required.
• Practical environmental knowledge – A solid understanding of environmental principles, compliance and construction impacts is key.
• Driven to develop – An ambitious, proactive individual who wants to build a long‑term career in environmental and sustainability within construction.
• Ready for variety – Someone based within roughly an hour of Birmingham/Coventry who is happy to travel across the Midlands, with occasional trips further afield.

Working hours are 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday, and the role is fully site-based with flexibility to manage your diary across projects