Senior Environmental Advisor

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join their Energy South team. This dynamic role involves delivering environmental excellence across high voltage and substation projects. You will provide expert guidance on environmental compliance, conduct impact assessments, and ensure adherence to legal and ecological requirements. Your contributions will be vital in driving sustainable innovation and minimizing environmental impact. If you are passionate about the environment and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Expertise in environmental compliance and sustainability practices is essential.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and manage necessary permits.
• Perform inspections and audits in line with environmental legislation.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Risk Mitigation

Sustainability Practices

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Certifications in Environmental Management

Tools

ISO 14001 Standards

Job description

We care…

If you are concerned about the environment and what's going on around you - we have a lot in common!

We have an opportunity for a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our Energy South team, to play a key role in delivering environmental excellence across our high voltage/substation projects. You will be instrumental in addressing major challenges and driving sustainable innovation. This is a dynamic and hands-on role that requires excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will work closely with colleagues, clients, and statutory regulators to ensure environmental compliance, risk mitigation, and continual improvement.

Here are some of the activities you will be involved with…

1. Provide expert environmental advice across all project phases, ensuring compliance with regulations, permits, and industry best practices.
2. Undertake environmental impact assessments and develop plans aligned with our Environmental Management System.
3. Ensure all works adhere to legal and environmental/ecological requirements, minimizing impact and promoting sustainability.
4. Manage and apply for necessary permits/consents/licenses to ensure works can be completed in a compliant manner.
5. Conduct inspections and audits in line with ISO 14001, environmental legislation, and permit conditions, ensuring non-conformances are addressed.
6. Offer incident management support, advising operational teams on compliance and corrective actions.