Senior Environmental Advisor

Senior Environmental Advisor; Horsham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Holiday allowance

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Clancy is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to support environmental and sustainability objectives across our operations. You will work with operational teams, clients, regulators and other stakeholders to ensure works are delivered responsibly and in compliance with environmental requirements.

You will lead environmental permitting efforts for construction/infrastructure projects, coordinate with ecology/arboriculture/water specialists, and drive improvements in environmental

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science or related field is essential.
• Experience with environmental permitting and consents in construction/infrastructure/utility projects.
• Experience gathering, analyzing and reporting environmental data (ESOS/SECR/ISO standards).
• Strong ability to influence, educate and support colleagues across levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert environmental advice across all phases of planned and reactive works.
• Establish baseline environmental conditions and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits; monitor and report performance.
• Develop and review EMS, waste, and material management plans; support emergency procedures.
• Deliver environmental training and drive continuous improvement across projects.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators and operations to promote best practice.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental data reporting

Permitting & consents

Strong communication

Education

BSc/ MSc Environmental Science or related

Professional membership (IEMA/CIWM/IES/CIWEM)

Job description

We care… That’s why we need someone like you, someone who cares about the environment, communities, your colleagues and customers!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to join our team and play a key role in supporting the delivery of environmental and sustainability objectives across our operations.

This is a varied and rewarding position where you will work closely with operational teams, clients, regulators and other stakeholders, providing expert guidance to help ensure works are delivered responsibly, compliantly and with the environment at the forefront of decision‑making.

The role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, influencing environmental performance, driving continuous improvement and supporting the delivery of both legal and voluntary sustainability commitments.

Here are some of the activities you will be involved with...

• Providing expert environmental advice and support across all phases of planned and reactive works
• Establishing baseline environmental conditions and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and regulatory requirements
• Undertaking environmental inspections and audits
• Monitoring, analysing and reporting on environmental performance
• Preparing and reviewing Environmental Management Plans (EMS), waste management plans, material management plans and emergency response procedures
• Delivering environmental training and awareness programmes across the business
• Supporting the investigation of environmental incidents, near misses and non‑conformances, identifying lessons learned and opportunities for improvement
• Working collaboratively with clients, regulators and operational teams to promote best practice and positive environmental outcomes
• Supporting the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement programmes

We would love to hear from you if...

You have a strong background within the environmental sector, together with a detailed understanding of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and industry best practice. You will be comfortable providing advice and guidance across a range of operational environments and able to build effective relationships with colleagues, clients and regulatory bodies.

You will have experience of environmental permitting and consents processes within construction, infrastructure or utility projects, including the preparation, coordination and management of applications. Experience working alongside specialist disciplines such as ecology, archaeology, arboriculture and water environments would also be highly beneficial.

Additionally, you will have a sound understanding of waste management, environmental compliance and environmental management systems. You will also have experience gathering, analysing and reporting environmental data, including supporting assessments and reporting requirements such as ESOS, SECR, ISO14064 and ISO14001.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will be required to influence, educate and support colleagues at all levels of the business, helping to foster a positive environmental culture and drive continual improvement.

A degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience) is essential, alongside a relevant professional membership or qualification such as IEMA, CIWEM, IES or CIWM. A full UK driving licence is also required, as travel to sites will form part of the role.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

Benefits

In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well‑known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.