Senior Environment and Sustainability Advisor

Irwin & Colton; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering and utilities specialist is seeking a Senior Environmental and Sustainability Advisor to lead environmental compliance and sustainability strategies across various projects. You will conduct audits, provide guidance, and develop initiatives to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has demonstrated experience in environmental roles, a relevant degree, and ambition for career development. The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £57,500 plus a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven environmental and sustainability experience in utilities, civils, or related sectors.
• Membership of a recognised professional environmental body is a plus.
• Strong commitment to excellence and ambition for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Provide advice on environmental compliance to project teams.
• Liaise with stakeholders for necessary licences and compliance.
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies aligned with business goals.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Sustainability strategy

Stakeholder liaison

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree-level qualification in relevant environmental discipline

Job description

Senior Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

Midlands Hybrid Working (45 hour working week - 7:30 to 5:30)

45,000 - 57,500 + Car Allowance

Are you prepared to take the next step in your environment and sustainability career, working across a wide range of civil engineering projects?

Are you looking to build your career with an organisation that's committed to protecting the environment and driving sustainable change?

Irwin and Colton are delighted to announce that we have been engaged by a leading civil engineering and utilities specialist. The role will involve leading on environmental compliance and ensuring sustainability strategy across the business's wide portfolio of projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducting inspections, audits, and incident investigations, maintaining accurate records, reporting on environmental KPIs, and supporting continuous improvement in environmental performance.
• Providing advice and guidance to operational and project teams on environmental and sustainability matters, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Liaising with stakeholders to secure necessary licences, maintain compliance, and promote new environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Developing and implementing environmental and sustainability strategies for the wider business, aligning with organisational goals and driving continuous improvement in performance.

Requirements

• Proven environmental and sustainability experience, preferably within the utilities, civils, or related sectors.
• Degree-level qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant environmental discipline.
• Ideally, membership of a recognised professional environmental body (such as ISEP, CIEEM, or CIWEM).
• A strong commitment to excellence, with the ambition to grow and develop a career within the environmental field.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Alex Lee on (phone number removed) or apply here.