Senior Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based civil engineering firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to oversee environmental strategy for major projects. The role involves driving sustainability, ensuring regulatory compliance, and engaging stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 4 years of relevant experience and a degree in Environmental Science. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in construction and infrastructure.
• Practitioner-level membership in Environmental profession.
• Knowledge of carbon management and life cycle assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of Environmental Management Plans.
• Identify environmental risks and develop solutions.
• Monitor key environmental performance indicators.
• Conduct training sessions and promote environmental culture.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders on project goals.

Skills

Environmental strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental risk assessment

Training and awareness campaigns

Compliance with regulations

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Overview

We're hiring a Senior Environmental Advisor for a UK-based civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to support a portfolio of high-profile projects across the North and Midlands. These include urban realm improvements, transport infrastructure upgrades, and sustainable redevelopment schemes. You'll play a key role in ensuring environmental compliance, driving performance, and embedding sustainability across all stages of project delivery.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid experience in construction and infrastructure who's ready to take ownership of environmental strategy across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Shaping Sustainability - Take the lead in crafting and evolving Environmental Management Plans that make a real difference on the ground.
• Solving Real-World Challenges - Spot environmental risks early and work with teams to find smart, compliant solutions that keep projects moving.
• Driving Performance - Keep a close eye on key environmental indicators like noise, dust, water, and waste and take action when needed.
• Inspiring Change - Run training sessions, lead awareness campaigns, and build a culture where environmental responsibility is second nature.
• Engaging Stakeholders - Collaborate with clients, regulators, and local communities to support project goals and deliver sustainable, well-rounded outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experienced & Ready - You've spent at least 4 years in construction and know how to navigate the fast-paced world of infrastructure.
• Qualified & Passionate - With a degree in Environmental Science (or similar) and practitioner-level membership, you're serious about sustainability.
• Independent & Driven - You're confident working across multiple sites and can manage your own workload without missing a beat.
• Technically Curious - You bring knowledge of carbon management, life cycle assessments, and waste strategies, and you're keen to keep learning.
• Confident Communicator - You're comfortable engaging with regulators and have experience with audits and compliance.