Senior Environment & Consents Advisor

Royal Leamington Spa; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

We are partnered with a leading organisation delivering one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects. This role puts you at the forefront of environmental excellence, shaping compliance and sustainable best practice across construction activities.

You’ll lead environmental compliance, mentor teams, conduct audits, engage regulators and stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement to protect project timelines and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental or scientific discipline.
• Experience on major construction/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of EMS and ISO 14001.
• Ability to liaise with regulators and stakeholders.
• IEMA Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance across construction activities.
• Influence project delivery through practical environmental advice.
• Carry out environmental inspections, audits and reporting.
• Build relationships with regulators, clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor environmental advisors and share knowledge.

Skills

Environmental management

ISO 14001

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related

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.