Senior Environment & Consents Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Water Orton CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons partners with a leading UK infrastructure organisation to deliver environmental excellence on a nationally important programme. You will drive environmental compliance, advise project teams and regulators, and mentor junior staff to foster continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in environmental science, strong EMS/ISO 14001 knowledge, and proven experience on major construction projects, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental/science required or equivalent experience
• Understanding of EMS, applicable environmental legislation and site controls
• Excellent communication with site teams, regulators and stakeholders
• Proactive identification of risks and implementation of solutions
• IEMA Practitioner or equivalent preferred, with cross-disciplinary experience

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of environmental compliance across construction activities
• Provide practical environmental advice to project managers and subcontractors
• Carry out inspections, audits and performance reporting for compliance
• Build relationships with regulators, clients and stakeholders
• Mentor and develop environmental staff and promote continuous improvement

Skills

EMS knowledge

ISO 14001

Stakeholder engagement

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor's 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.