Environmental Lead for Major Infrastructure Projects (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car & car allowance

Pension 13%

28 days annual leave + holidays

Private medical insurance

CPD & progression support

Long-term secure work

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor for major infrastructure projects in the Thames Water region. The role offers hybrid working with regular travel and a chance to influence environmental performance across live projects.

You will support the environmental strategy, ensure compliance with legislation and drive continuous improvement, while engaging on-site and with stakeholders to promote a positive environmental culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• ISEP Practitioner membership or working towards is 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.

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

Environmental qualification

ISEP Practitioner

Construction industry experience

Environmental legislation knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Environmental science degree

Job description

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor for major infrastructure projects in the Thames Water region. The role offers hybrid working with regular travel and a chance to influence environmental performance across live projects.

You will support the environmental strategy, ensure compliance with legislation and drive continuous improvement, while engaging on-site and with stakeholders to promote a positive environmental culture.