Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Adecco; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Energy sector seeks an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor for a major contract project. You will play a crucial role in managing environmental risks, ensuring compliance and supporting the development of sustainability strategies across key operations in England and Scotland. This position is full-time, requiring strong communication and organisational skills, aiming to positively influence the environmental culture of a significant national project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in energy/construction industry required.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
• Current driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reducing environmental risk in construction activities.
• Engage stakeholders to support environmental strategies.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Environmental management

Organisational skills

Change management

Job description

Please note, if you are on a visa (Student, Graduate or Dependant) we can not proceed with your application as per the clients request.
Candidates considered must hold full rights to work in the UK documentation, along with 3+ years UK Employment history working in a similar, if not the same role within the Energy and Construction industry.

Job: Environmental & Sustainability Advisor
Pay: £Negotiable (Contract via umbrella Inside IR35)
Duration: 6+ months
Location: Sunderland (You will be required to travel around the UK)

Description

Our client is working in partnership with Eastern Green Link and are seeking an Environmental Advisor who has 5+ years working within the energy/ construction industry to join them on a contractual basis. EGL1 will be known as a superhighway for electricity, whereby large amounts of power will be transmitted long distances before reaching the electrical grid. The project is currently live and is expected to be operational by 2029. Your involvement will be crucial to ensure all the requirements are dealt with and delivered within a timely manner, not to mention part of one of the most influential projects this country is proud to build.

Key Accountabilities;

Responsible for reducing the environmental risk associated with construction activities within the EGL1 IJV
Provide visible environmental engagement and support across EGL1 and its supply chain across both England and Scotland.
Work in partnership with the internal project team in the development and implementation of the project environmental & sustainability strategy and a proactive approach to environmental management; ensuring the risk to the environment is managed effectively
Support the monitoring of contractor performance and compliance across all of the EGL1 IJV operations
Contribute towards developing a positive environmental & sustainability culture across the EGL1 project
Advise project leadership on performance against environmental targets, opportunities and key performance indicators
Work with colleagues from Scottish Power Transmission within the EGL1 IJV SHES Team
Provide expertise, assistance and support for environmental incidents
Requirements

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability and confidence to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
Capability to engage and inform internal and external stakeholders in positive, constructive ways
A drive and enthusiasm for continuous improvement and experience of change management
Has a manner, style and presence that makes a positive impression
Passion for embedding a positive environmental culture
Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
Experience of working with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders
Current driving licence (as the role will require travel both within England and Scotland)

Job Info

Job Title:

Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Company:

Location:

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Competitive

Posted:

Jul 1st 2025

Closes:

Aug 1st 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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