Senior Environmental Advisor

Sunblink; Mid Suffolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor in Suffolk to lead environmental performance on a new construction project. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, developing mitigation strategies, and promoting best practices on site. The ideal candidate has proven experience in an environmental role within the construction industry and a relevant degree. This key position offers an opportunity for significant influence over environmental standards in a collaborative project environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to join a new project from the outset

Influence over environmental standards and outcomes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an environmental role within the construction industry.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with internal teams and clients.
• A proactive, detail-focused approach and passion for environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Assess environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies with the project team.
• Create, implement, and maintain the Project Environmental Management Plan.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and health & safety legislation.
• Liaise with stakeholders to manage environmental impacts (noise, dust, waste, etc.).
• Promote environmental awareness and best practice on site.
• Support carbon reduction targets and environmental reporting.
• Implement, audit, and improve the Environmental Management System.
• Monitor environmental performance and report against project objectives.
• Manage inspections, monitoring data, and environmental incidents.

Skills

Environmental management

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in environmental or related discipline

Job description

Senior Environmental Advisor

Location: Suffolk

Sector: Construction / Infrastructure

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join a new construction project in Suffolk. You will lead environmental performance on site, ensuring best practice standards, legislative compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies with the project team
• Create, implement, and maintain the Project Environmental Management Plan
• Ensure compliance with environmental and health & safety legislation
• Liaise with stakeholders to manage environmental impacts (noise, dust, waste, etc.)
• Promote environmental awareness and best practice on site
• Support carbon reduction targets and environmental reporting
• Implement, audit, and improve the Environmental Management System
• Monitor environmental performance and report against project objectives
• Manage inspections, monitoring data, and environmental incidents

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in an environmental role within the construction industry
• Degree in an environmental or related discipline
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with internal teams and clients
• A proactive, detail-focused approach and passion for environmental management

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a new project from the outset
• A key role with real influence over environmental standards and outcomes