Senior Environment Advisor

Laing O'Rourke; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering firm is seeking a Senior Environment Advisor for major power infrastructure projects across the UK. This site-based role requires strong environmental compliance oversight, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Environmental Science, be experienced in construction, and possess knowledge of ISO 14001. Competitive salary and opportunities for travel are included.

Benefits

Opportunities for travel

Support for long-term conditions and disabilities

Application process accessibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Hands-on experience of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Good understanding of BREEAM and carbon management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site environmental management and advice during construction.
• Implement and monitor environmental management systems.
• Lead environmental audits and ensure compliance.
• Support BREEAM and carbon reduction strategies.
• Prepare environmental documentation for stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Ability to manage competing priorities

ISO 14001 knowledge

Experience in construction sector

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Senior Environment Advisor – Power Infrastructure (Great Grid Upgrade)

Location: Site-Based Role - this role has a national remit and will involve regular travel to project sites across the UK, as well as 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 three key projects – CGNC, EDN2, and ATNC.

• CGNC – North Humber to High Marnham – 46km OHL enabling works
• EDN2 – Chesterfield to Willington – 62km OHL enabling works and tower foundations
• ATNC – Norwich to Tilbury – 47km OHL enabling works, tower foundations and construction of a new substation

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring environmental compliance, promoting best practice, and driving continual improvement in sustainability performance across all project activities.

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

• 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.

Ready to make a positive impact on the environment while supporting a major power infrastructure project? Apply now to join our team!

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.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

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