Senior Environment & Consents Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons partners with a leading organisation delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. This opportunity lets you shape environmental excellence on a nationally important programme, influencing project success and sustainability.

As Environmental Lead, you will drive compliance across construction activities, mentor teams, and build relationships with regulators, clients and subcontractors to achieve positive environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental/science discipline or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of Environmental Management Systems and ISO 14001.
• Experience supporting major construction/infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of environmental compliance across construction activities.
• Advise project managers and site teams to ensure safe, compliant delivery.
• Carry out inspections, audits, and reporting to drive improvement.
• Build relationships with regulators, clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop environmental advisors and technicians.

Skills

Environmental professional

Technical expertise

Confident communicator

Proactive problem-solver

Commitment to excellence

Education

Degree in environmental/science

Job description

We're excited to be partnered with a leading organisation delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping environmental excellence on a nationally important programme, where your expertise will directly influence project success, sustainability, and best practice.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Driving Environmental Excellence – Lead the delivery of environmental compliance across construction activities, ensuring high standards are maintained while promoting sustainable best practice.
• Influencing Project Delivery – Partner with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to provide practical environmental advice that supports safe, efficient and compliant project delivery.
• Leading Compliance & Audits – Carry out environmental inspections, audits and performance reporting, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring all consent requirements are met.
• Building Key Relationships – Work closely with regulators, clients and key stakeholders, building collaborative relationships to achieve positive environmental outcomes across the project.
• Supporting & Developing Others – Mentor environmental advisors and technicians, share knowledge across teams and help foster a culture of environmental awareness and continuous improvement.

Who They're Looking For:

• Experienced Environmental Professional – Degree qualified in an environmental or scientific discipline (or equivalent experience) with a background supporting major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Technical Expertise – Excellent understanding of Environmental Management Systems, environmental legislation, ISO 14001 principles and the practical application of environmental controls on site.
• Confident Communicator – A relationship builder who can confidently engage with site teams, senior stakeholders, regulators and subcontractors to influence positive environmental performance.
• Proactive Problem Solver – Someone who can identify environmental risks early, implement effective solutions and support teams in achieving compliance without impacting delivery.
• Committed to Excellence – Ideally IEMA Practitioner (or equivalent) with experience across disciplines such as ecology, water management, air quality, noise, waste, pollution prevention or environmental compliance.