Senior Environment Advisor

Laing O'Rourke; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Senior Environment Advisor for the Great Grid Upgrade project. The role is based on-site at High Marnham substation with ad hoc travel to our Birmingham project hub.

You will lead environmental management across construction activities and support sustainability targets across two new substations. Ideal candidates have strong experience in construction or infrastructure, knowledge of ISO 14001, and a track record in managing environmental compliance, audits, and

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental compliance monitoring on construction/infrastructure
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 auditing and implementation
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience with BREEAM and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
• Ability to travel between project sites and work independently
• Degree in Environmental Science or related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site environmental management and advice to project teams throughout construction
• Implement and monitor environmental management systems in line with ISO 14001
• Lead environmental audits and inspections per legislative and client requirements
• Support delivery of BREEAM, Biodiversity Net Gain and carbon reduction strategies
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to embed sustainability
• Prepare environmental documentation and client communications
• Champion environmental awareness and continuous improvement on-site

Skills

Environmental compliance

ISO 14001

Stakeholder engagement

Site environmental management

BREEAM

BNG

Carbon management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Senior Environment Advisor – Power Infrastructure (Great Grid Upgrade)

Location: High Marnham substation - this is a site based role, ad hoc travel will also be required to our project hub in Birmingham

Are you passionate about driving sustainable practices in large-scale construction projects? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Environment Advisor to join our team delivering major power infrastructure projects as part of the Great Grid Partnership. This site-based role will provide environmental leadership and oversight for LOR's environmental management across a key project EDEU - High Marnham substation.

Project Overview

EDEU project - Construction of 2 new substations located Chesterfield and High Marnham.

Find out more about this project here: https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgrade

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site environmental management and advice to project teams throughout construction starting during GI and early works phases.


• Implement and monitor environmental management systems in line with ISO 14001 requirements.


• Lead and undertake environmental audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with legislative and client requirements.


• Support the delivery of BREEAM, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and carbon reduction strategies across all projects.


• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and subcontractors to embed sustainability principles in project delivery.


• Prepare environmental documentation, reports, and communications for both internal and client stakeholders.


• Champion environmental awareness and continuous improvement on-site.

What We're Looking For

You will be an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in the construction or infrastructure sector, ideally with experience supporting energy or utilities projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Greenfield project experience across bulk earthworks, ecological management, and erosion & sediment control.


• Skilled in environmental compliance monitoring, vegetation clearing supervision, ESC installation and inspection, contractor coordination, and ensuring adherence to regulatory approvals throughout land development projects.


• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).


• Proven experience working in the construction or civil engineering sector.


• Working knowledge and hands-on experience of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and audit processes.


• Good understanding of BREEAM, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and carbon management / reduction strategies.


• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.


• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to different project sites

Desirable

• Membership of IEMA (or working towards).


• Experience on National Grid or other major regulated infrastructure projects.

About Us

Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

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