Environmental Management System (EMS) Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons partners with a well-established organisation in the construction and infrastructure sector to recruit an Environmental Management System (EMS) Advisor. This role owns the EMS, supports continual environmental improvement across the business and works with the Environment & Sustainability team.

You’ll engage with project teams, clients and stakeholders to embed effective systems, ensure compliance and raise environmental standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in an environmental role with EMS responsibility.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001.
• Experience working with environmental data and reports.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain and improve the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001).
• Plan and support environmental audits and ensure legal compliance.
• Monitor, analyse and report environmental data for internal and client use.
• Collaborate with project teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Deliver training to promote best practice and behavioural change.
• Support continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

EMS experience

Environmental legislation

Data reporting

Communication skills

UK travel

Job description

We’re partnered with a well-established organisation within the construction and infrastructure sector, where environmental performance and compliance are central to how projects are delivered. As an Environmental Management System (EMS) Advisor, you’ll take a key role in owning and managing the Environmental Management System and supporting continual environmental improvement across the business.

You’ll be part of a dedicated Environment & Sustainability team, working closely with colleagues, clients and stakeholders to ensure effective systems, embedded compliance and high environmental standards across projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Owning the EMS: Managing, maintaining and improving the Environmental Management System in line with ISO 14001 and legislation.
• Audits & Compliance: Planning and supporting environmental audits and ensuring legal and permit requirements are met.
• Environmental Performance: Monitoring, analysing and reporting environmental data for internal and client use.
• Business Collaboration: Working with project teams, clients and external stakeholders to implement environmental standards.
• Environmental Culture: Delivering training and awareness to promote best practice and behavioural change.
• Continuous Improvement: Supporting sustainability initiatives and identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Who They’re Looking For:

• EMS Experience: Experience in an environmental role with hands-on EMS responsibility.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of environmental legislation, ISO 14001, auditing and compliance.
• Data & Reporting: Comfortable working with environmental data and reports.
• Communication Skills: Able to engage effectively with colleagues, clients and external stakeholders.
• Proactive Approach: Motivated, organised and focused on practical environmental outcomes.
• Flexibility: Willing to travel across the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.