Senior Environment and Sustainability Advisor

Irwin & Colton Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Senior Environmental and Sustainability Advisor to lead environmental compliance and sustainability strategies across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant discipline and experience in the utilities or civil sectors. This role offers a salary range of £45,000 - £60,000 plus a car allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven environmental and sustainability experience, preferably within the utilities or civils sectors.
• Membership of a recognised professional environmental body is ideal.
• Strong commitment to develop a career in the environmental field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Provide advice and guidance on environmental and sustainability matters.
• Liaise with stakeholders for compliance and initiatives.
• Develop and implement environmental strategies.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Sustainability strategy

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Audit experience

Education

Degree-level qualification in environmental discipline

Job description

Senior Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

Northampton | London | Derby

£45,000 - £60,000 + 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.

The responsibilities of the Senior Environmental and Sustainability Advisor will include:

• 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.

The successful Senior Environmental and Sustainability Advisor requires:

• 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 01923 432 644 or or apply here.

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