Senior Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons, partnering with a leading UK infrastructure business, is recruiting a Senior Environmental Advisor to join their growing team on major water infrastructure projects, shaping sustainable outcomes and protecting the environment.

You'll champion environmental excellence across the full project lifecycle, lead compliance and audits, influence project teams and regulators, coordinate environmental plans (ISO 14001) and training, and drive a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience delivering environmental management systems.
• Ability to influence across project teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice throughout full project lifecycle.
• Lead inspections, audits and initiatives to improve performance.
• Work with regulators and clients to deliver sustainable infrastructure.
• Develop and support environmental plans and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Deliver training and promote a culture of environmental responsibility.

Skills

Environmental expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

Environmental qualification (degree)

Job description

We're excited to be partnered with a leading UK infrastructure business to recruit a Senior Environmental Advisor to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on major water infrastructure projects, helping to shape sustainable outcomes, protect the environment, and influence best practice across complex, high-profile schemes.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Champion Environmental Excellence – Provide expert environmental advice throughout the full project lifecycle, ensuring best practice is embedded from start to finish.
• Drive Compliance & Innovation – Lead site inspections, audits and environmental initiatives that improve performance and promote continuous improvement.
• Influence Major Projects – Work closely with project teams, clients, regulators and stakeholders to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions.
• Lead Environmental Strategy – Support the delivery of key environmental plans, permits and management systems, including ISO 14001.
• Make a Lasting Impact – Deliver training, investigate incidents, and help shape a culture where environmental responsibility is at the heart of every project.

Who They’re Looking For:

• Experienced Environmental Professional – Previous experience in an Environmental Advisor or similar role within construction, infrastructure or civil engineering.
• Well-developed Technical Knowledge – Solid understanding of UK environmental legislation, compliance requirements and environmental management systems.
• Confident Communicator – Able to build relationships, influence stakeholders and provide practical advice across project teams.
• Proactive Problem Solver – Someone who can identify risks, challenge non-compliance and drive positive environmental outcomes.
• Passionate About Sustainability – A motivated individual with a relevant environmental qualification and a genuine commitment to protecting the environment.