Senior Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Benhall Green; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction company is looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to oversee environmental performance on a high-profile project. You will lead the Environmental Strategy, ensuring compliance, managing pollution prevention, and supporting sustainability efforts. The role offers flexible working with autonomy in shaping environmental outcomes. Candidates should have experience in a construction or civil engineering environment and be confident communicators. This is an exciting chance to make a significant impact on key infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Flexible working

Real autonomy to shape outcomes

Collaborative and supportive team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a construction or civil engineering environment.
• Passionate about environmental management.
• Confident communicator with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the Environmental Strategy and lead compliance.
• Develop, implement, and improve the Project Environmental Management Plan.
• Manage pollution prevention and enforce sustainability practices.

Skills

Environmental Management

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Communication

Job description

We're proud to continue our partnership with a leading UK construction and civil engineering company, renowned for delivering major infrastructure projects and creating sustainable solutions that truly make an impact.

We're looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to take ownership of environmental performance on a high‑profile project. This is your chance to be the go‑to expert for the project team, with the autonomy to manage environmental strategies while having support when you need it.

What you'll be doing:

• Own the Environmental Strategy – Lead compliance, risk management, and best practice across the project
• Set & Maintain the Standards – Develop, implement, and improve the Project Environmental Management Plan and EMS
• Protect the Project – Manage pollution prevention, surface water, silt control, waste, noise, dust, and water quality
• Drive Sustainability – Support carbon reduction targets and smarter environmental decisions
• Own Performance & Reporting – Monitor, analyse, and report environmental data to clients and senior stakeholders
• Be the Go‑To Expert – Liaise with regulators, clients, and site teams to resolve environmental issues
• Lead from the Front – Deliver training, promote environmental awareness, and investigate incidents when they arise

What's on offer:

• Real autonomy to shape environmental outcomes
• Flexible working – 1–2 days per week from home
• A major project that genuinely matters
• A collaborative, supportive team

About you:

• Passionate about environmental management
• Proven experience in a construction or civil engineering environment
• Confident communicator with clients and internal teams

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