Senior Environmental Advisor

Balfour Beatty plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking & travel allowance

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to support HS2 Midlands delivery in Birmingham. You will work with RWD and MEP teams to integrate environmental requirements, mentor junior staff, and ensure regulatory compliance across ecology, water, waste and air quality on a major civil project.

The role offers flexible working options, with a strong focus on safety, collaboration and delivering complex environmental solutions in a challenging urban setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental or scientific discipline is required
• Experience as Environmental Advisor on construction sites, preferably HS2
• Strong knowledge of EMS, procedures and processes
• Good planning, organisation and task delivery skills

Responsibilities

• Support RWD and MEP construction teams and integrate environmental requirements
• Promote environmental objectives and best practice
• Mentor Environmental Advisors to develop capability
• Advise projects on ecology, water, waste, air quality and regulatory compliance
• Ensure compliance with environmental and contractual obligations
• Develop EMS documentation and ensure processes are implemented
• Collaborate with sublot teams to manage environmental risks
• Coordinate regulatory visits and ensure actions are closed out
• Liaise with regulators and stakeholders to ensure compliance
• Develop practical environmental mitigation measures for delivery

Skills

EMS knowledge

Environmental permitting

Stakeholder liaison

Planning & organisation

Education

Degree in environmental or scientific discipline

Tools

EMS documentation tools

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Current Opportunity

Senior Environmental Advisor

Location

Central Region: Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Key Accountabilities

• Provide support to RWD and MEP construction teams, ensuring environmental requirements are effectively integrated into project delivery.
• Promote and support achievement of environmental objectives and best practice.
• Mentor and support Environmental Advisors helping to develop capability and consistency.
• Advise project teams and subcontractors on environmental matters including, but not limited to ecology, water management, waste, heritage, noise and vibration, air quality, and environmental compliance.
• Ensure compliance with the Construction Code of Practice, Environmental Minimum Requirements, consents, contractual obligations, client and other requirements.
• Develop EMS documentation and ensure EMS processes are implemented.
• Work collaboratively with sublot environmental teams to identify, assess, and manage environmental risks and opportunities across the project.
• Support and coordinate regulatory, client, and internal assurance visits, audits, and inspections. Ensure actions are effectively managed to close out.
• Liaise with environmental regulators, the client, and key stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships and ensure compliance obligations are met.
• Develop practical environmental mitigation measures and solutions that support both compliance and project delivery.
• Degree in an environmental or scientific discipline or relevant career experience
• Working experience as an Environmental Advisor working in relation to construction site activities, experience as Advisor on HS2 project
• Have deputised for a more senior role
• Thorough understanding of EMS including development of documents, procedures and processes
• Has strong knowledge, skills, experience and training in all or most of the following areas: Project certification (e.g. BREEAM); Noise & vibration; Air Quality; Water; Ecology; Archaeology; Carbon; Pollution Prevention; Waste & Resources; Contaminated land; Landscaping; Soils; and Public Liaison
• Determination to see tasks through to completion, with excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Driving Licence

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Why Join Us

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.