Senior Environmental Advisor

Octavius Infrastructure; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering organization is recruiting a Senior Environmental Adviser in Bristol. You will lead sustainability objectives, ensuring compliance throughout project phases and collaborating with clients and teams. Ideal candidates possess a degree in environmental disciplines and excel in collaboration and communication.

Benefits

Company Car scheme

Private Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance cover

25 days Annual Leave

Enhanced Paternity & Maternity package

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• A degree or higher in a relevant environmental discipline is essential.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and PAS 2080 is essential.
• Experience in civil engineering projects, ideally in rail or highways, is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Driving Sustainability Legacy objectives across project and company levels.
• Leading environmental compliance from pre-construction to operational phases.
• Developing and reviewing CEMPs/ESMPs, managing sustainability reporting.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Sustainability reporting

Risk assessment

Strong auditing skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant environmental discipline

Membership of relevant professional body

Tools

MS Office

Sustainability data platforms like SmartWaste

Job description

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We are recruiting for a Senior Environmental Adviser to join us here at Octavius.

We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

Role and Responsibilities

Driving our Sustainability Legacy objectives across both project and company levels. You'll lead environmental compliance from pre-construction through to operational phases, ensuring risks are identified early and managed effectively. Your work will include developing and reviewing CEMPs/ESMPs, managing sustainability reporting (carbon, biodiversity, circular economy), and supporting our teams in embedding best practices aligned with ISO 14001 and PAS 2080 standards.

Collaborations

You will work with a team of highly motivated, dedicated professionals delivering projects across various frameworks with clients such as Network Rail, National Highways, and Local Authorities. Collaboration is key; you'll engage with procurement, pre-construction, SHE teams, and external consultants to ensure environmental excellence is achieved and maintained.

Benefits

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (plus a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

About You

You're a proactive and passionate environmental professional who thrives on setting high standards and driving innovation. You're a strong communicator, a natural collaborator, and someone who brings energy and integrity to everything you do. You care about making a difference and are committed to continuous improvement.

Your Experience & Qualifications

• A degree or higher in a relevant environmental discipline (essential)
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IEMA, CIWEM, or CIEEM (desirable)
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and PAS 2080 (essential)
• Experience in civil engineering projects, ideally in rail or highways (desirable)
• Strong auditing, reporting, and risk assessment skills
• A UK driving license (essential)
• Proficiency in MS Office and sustainability data platforms like SmartWaste

Inclusion and diversity are important to us. We are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We aim to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We will work with you to support your journey with us throughout the application process.