Senior Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading UK infrastructure business to recruit an Environmental Advisor/Senior Environmental Advisor. You will drive environmental excellence from planning through to project completion on major developments, collaborating with experienced teams to deliver sustainable infrastructure.

You will advise site teams, ensure compliance with legislation and client standards, and lead audits and inspections while promoting a strong environmental culture across projects.

Qualifications

• Requires environmental or HS&E experience in fast-paced projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and risk management.
• Ability to advise site teams and clients on compliance and standards.
• Proactive identification of improvement opportunities and risks.
• NEBOSH qualification or progress and IEMA membership are advantages.

Responsibilities

• Champion environmental excellence across multiple projects and programs.
• Provide practical environmental guidance to site and operational teams.
• Lead environmental inspections, audits and performance reviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators and partners.
• Investigate incidents and data to drive improvements across the framework.

Skills

Environmental expertise

Legislation & risk management

Stakeholder influence

Proactive problem solving

Career-driven

Education

NEBOSH qualification (or in progress)

IEMA membership (advantage)

Job description

We're partnered with a leading UK infrastructure business that's delivering some of the country's most significant environmental and water projects. With a healthy pipeline of work and a genuine commitment to sustainability, they're looking for a passionate Environmental Advisor/Senior Environmental Advisor to help drive environmental excellence across major projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence environmental performance from planning through to project completion, working alongside experienced teams to deliver sustainable infrastructure that makes a real difference.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Drive Environmental Excellence – Champion environmental best practice across multiple projects, supporting the delivery of sustainability objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide Expert Guidance – Work closely with operational and site teams, offering practical environmental advice to ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements and company standards.
• Lead Audits & Site Reviews – Carry out environmental inspections, audits and performance reviews, identifying risks, sharing best practice and helping drive positive change.
• Build Key Relationships – Collaborate with clients, regulators and supply chain partners, promoting a positive environmental culture and influencing key project decisions.
• Monitor, Improve & Influence – Investigate environmental incidents, analyse performance data and recommend improvements that enhance environmental outcomes across the framework.

Who They're Looking For:

• Experienced Environmental Professional – You'll have environmental or HS&E experience within construction, infrastructure, utilities or another fast-paced project environment.
• Technically Knowledgeable – A well-developed understanding of environmental legislation, management systems and risk management, with the confidence to provide practical advice.
• Excellent Communicator – Comfortable building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to clients and regulatory bodies.
• Proactive Problem Solver – Someone who enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement, managing environmental risks and driving high standards across projects.
• Passionate About Your Career – NEBOSH qualified (or working towards), with a full UK driving licence. IEMA membership and experience within the water or regulated infrastructure sectors would be an advantage.