Senior Environmental Advisor

Ganymede Solutions; Burpham; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to support major water infrastructure projects across London and Greater London. The role is hands-on, working with project teams to manage environmental requirements on live sites, from pre-construction through construction, with a strong focus on compliance and practical advice.

Based around Surrey with travel to sites four days a week, this 6-month contract offers £400-450 per day, potential extension and flexibility; IR35

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography or related field.
• Significant environmental management experience on construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• CSCS Card holder.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support across pre-construction, ECI and construction phases.
• Develop and maintain Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Develop and review Site Waste Management Plans and related environmental documents.
• Monitor on-site environmental performance and identify improvements.
• Advise project teams to ensure compliance with permits and legislation.
• Collaborate with site teams, managers and subcontractors on environmental matters.
• Ensure environmental requirements are understood and delivered.

Skills

Environmental management

Construction industry experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in Environmental Management/Science

Job description

Senior Environmental Advisor

Location: London & Greater London
Candidate Base: Surrey
Working Pattern: Site-based, typically 4 days per week on project sites + 1 day working from home

Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Contract: Initial 6 months, with potential for longer-term work across AMP8
Rate: £400- £450 per day, with some flexibility depending on experience
IR35: Potentially outside IR35, subject to individual project assessment

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to support a number

This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable working closely with project teams and taking ownership of environmental requirements across live construction projects. The successful candidate will ideally be based in or around Surrey, with the flexibility to travel to project sites across London and Greater London at least four days a week.

The initial contract is for six months, with a strong possibility of further work.

The Role

Working as part of the project team, you will provide environmental support and advice throughout the project lifecycle, including pre-construction, ECI and construction phases.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing environmental advice across pre-construction, ECI and construction activities.
• Taking ownership of environmental requirements across allocated projects.
• Working closely with project managers, site teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are understood and delivered.
• Developing, reviewing and maintaining Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Developing and reviewing Site Waste Management Plans and associated environmental documentation.
• Monitoring environmental performance on site and identifying areas for improvement.
• Supporting the project team with environmental compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Providing practical environmental advice to ensure projects are delivered in line with relevant legislation, permits and client requirements.

Experience

We are looking for someone who has already operated at Senior Environmental Advisor level, or in an equivalent position within a major civil engineering, utilities, water or infrastructure environment.

You will need to be comfortable joining an established programme and working with a high degree of autonomy. This is not a role for someone looking to be closely managed — we need an experienced environmental professional who can take ownership and provide practical advice to the wider project team.

You should have:

• Significant environmental experience within construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure.
• Experience taking responsibility for environmental matters across live projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong experience developing and implementing Environmental Management Plans.
• The confidence to work directly with site and project teams.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a project.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to environmental management.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent industry experience in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography or a related discipline.
• Appropriate CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to project sites across London and Greater London.

Why Apply?

This is a good opportunity for an experienced Environmental Advisor to get involved with majorwater infrastructure projects across London, with the potential for longer-term opportunities as part of the

If you are currently working at Senior Environmental Advisor level within the water, utilities, civil engineering or wider infrastructure sector and are looking for your next contract, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation