Senior Environmental Advisor – Construction & Compliance (Site-Based)

Energy Jobline CVL; Leiston; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Environmental Advisor for a major nuclear project based in Leiston, Suffolk. This permanent, site-based role offers £65,000 per annum plus benefits and requires robust knowledge of UK environmental legislation and CDM responsibilities.

You will inspect sites, review EMPs/RAMS, and drive environmental compliance across contractors and project teams, contributing to sustainability objectives and best practice throughout the construction lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Management or Environmental Advisor role within fast-paced construction, infra or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation related to construction or industrial projects.
• Understanding of client and contractor responsibilities under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM).
• Experience working within an Environmental Management System (EMS), ideally aligned with BS EN ISO 14001.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a busy, site-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular site inspections across contractors' work areas, identifying good practice, deficiencies and potential non-compliances.
• Raising environmental observations and issues where required and supporting appropriate corrective actions.
• Providing clear and practical advice on environmental legislation, permits, consent conditions and planning constraints affecting construction activities.
• Reviewing contractors' Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure they meet environmental legislation, Development Consent Order (DCO) requirements and project standards.
• Supporting internal environmental audits and self-assessment activities to maintain compliance with legal obligations, procedures and industry best practice.
• Supporting and, where required, leading environmental incident investigations, producing detailed reports and recommending corrective and preventative actions.
• Identifying contractual and environmental risks and escalating significant issues appropriately.
• Promoting positive environmental behaviours across construction teams and supporting continuous improvement in environmental performance.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of environmental initiatives that contribute to wider project sustainability objectives.
• Building effective working relationships with contractors, project teams and stakeholders to ensure environmental compliance is embedded throughout the project.

Skills

EMS knowledge

CDM Regulations 2015

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental audits

Education

Degree in Environmental Management or Environmental Science

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an Environmental Advisor for a major nuclear project based in Leiston, Suffolk. This permanent, site-based role offers £65,000 per annum plus benefits and requires robust knowledge of UK environmental legislation and CDM responsibilities.

You will inspect sites, review EMPs/RAMS, and drive environmental compliance across contractors and project teams, contributing to sustainability objectives and best practice throughout the construction lifecycle.