Senior Environment & Consents Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading organisation delivering a national infrastructure project to appoint an Environmental professional. You will drive compliance, advise project teams and lead audits to ensure regulatory consent requirements are met.

The role emphasises collaboration with regulators and clients, plus mentoring junior staff to foster excellence in environmental performance on site.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an environmental or scientific discipline (or equivalent experience).
• IEMA Practitioner is ideal with broad exposure across ecology, water, air, noise, waste and compliance.
• Experience supporting major construction or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance across construction activities with a focus on sustainable best practice.
• Partner with project managers and site teams to provide practical environmental advice.
• Carry out environmental inspections, audits and performance reporting.
• Build relationships with regulators, clients and stakeholders to improve outcomes.
• Mentor and develop environmental advisors and technicians.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Audits & reporting

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Degree in environmental or scientific discipline

Tools

EMS knowledge

ISO 14001 principles

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.