Senior Environmental Advisor

Morson Edge; Workington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Adviser to lead environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and performance across a major infrastructure programme. You will work closely with project teams, regulators and stakeholders to drive best practice and maintain highest environmental standards.

You will develop CEMPs, manage permits, deliver training, and conduct audits, inspections and incident investigations, ensuring EMS adherence and continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Experience as Environmental Advisor or Senior Environmental Advisor in construction or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance and EMS.
• Experience developing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs).
• Understanding permitting, monitoring and incident investigation processes.
• Experience conducting site inspections and environmental performance reviews.
• Excellent communication to engage with teams, clients and regulators.
• Membership of IEMA or working toward Chartered status; CSCS and SMSTS/SSSTS.
• Degree in Environmental Management or related discipline advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as the environmental lead for the project and support site teams daily.
• Undertake environmental assessments and identify mitigation measures.
• Develop and maintain CEMPs and project environmental plans.
• Secure and manage environmental permits and consents.
• Deliver environmental training and toolbox talks to teams and contractors.
• Review risk assessments and method statements for controls.
• Monitor environmental performance with site inspections and audits.
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Support audits and ensure EMS compliance.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators and local authorities.
• Produce environmental performance reports and best-practice case studies.
• Support sustainability initiatives and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Auditing and inspection

Education

Degree in Environmental Management/Science

Job description

Senior Environmental Adviser

Are you an experienced Environmental professional looking to make a real impact on major infrastructure projects?

This is an exciting opportunity to take the lead on environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and environmental performance across a high-profile project, working closely with project teams, stakeholders and the supply chain to drive best practice and ensure the highest environmental standards are maintained.

What Youll Be Doing

• Acting as the environmental lead for the project and providing day-to-day environmental support to site teams.
• Undertaking environmental aspect and impact assessments and identifying appropriate mitigation measures.
• Developing and maintaining Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and project-specific environmental plans.
• Securing and managing environmental permits and consents required for project delivery.
• Delivering environmental training, toolbox talks and awareness sessions to project teams and contractors.
• Reviewing risk assessments and method statements to ensure environmental controls are effectively implemented.
• Monitoring environmental performance and carrying out regular site inspections and audits.
• Investigating environmental incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Supporting internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with environmental management systems.
• Building strong relationships with clients, regulators, local authorities and key project stakeholders.
• Producing environmental performance reports, guidance documents and best-practice case studies.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and driving continuous improvement across the project.

What Were Looking For

• Previous experience in an Environmental Advisor or Senior Environmental Advisor role within construction, infrastructure or major projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements and environmental management systems.
• Experience developing and implementing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs).
• Understanding of environmental permitting, monitoring and incident investigation processes.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits and environmental performance reviews.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with project teams, clients and regulators.
• Membership of a recognised environmental body such as IEMA, ideally working towards or holding Chartered status.
• CSCS card and SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Degree qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or a related discipline would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and sustainability.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role on a major infrastructure programme where environmental performance and sustainability are fundamental to project success. Youll have the opportunity to influence project outcomes, work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to projects that leave a lasting positive impact on both the environment and local communities.