Senior Environmental Advisor - DCO's

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join their Energy South team, focusing on high-voltage and substation projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects while promoting sustainability and innovation. You will take ownership of environmental permitting tasks and ensure compliance with statutory authorities. With a collaborative team environment and strong development culture, this position allows for career growth into senior or specialist roles. If you are passionate about environmental advisory work and enjoy hands-on project support, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong background in environmental advisory work.
• Experience with consents and DCO projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on environmental compliance and risk.
• Manage construction-related consents and permits.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Sustainability

Risk Management

Permit Securing

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Relevant Certifications

Job description

Senior Environmental Advisor – Field-based across the Southeast region

Do you have a strong background in environmental advisory work with experience in consents or DCO projects?

Are you confident in securing permits and approvals from bodies like the EA, Natural England, and Local Authorities?

Would you enjoy a role that combines environmental compliance with hands-on project support across major energy infrastructure?

If so, look no further…

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to support its Energy South team on high-voltage and substation projects. This is a key role combining traditional environmental advisory responsibilities with a focus on managing and supporting environmental consents.

Why the Senior Environmental Advisor role is worth applying for:

1. Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects with a focus on sustainability and innovation
2. Take ownership of environmental permitting and DCO-related tasks across the project lifecycle
3. Join a collaborative and experienced environmental team with a strong development culture
4. Opportunity to grow into a more senior or specialist role over time

The successful Senior Environmental Advisor will:

• Provide advice on environmental compliance, sustainability, and risk across projects
• Manage or support construction-related consents, permits, and licenses (e.g., EA, ecology, LA approvals)
• Liaise with statutory authorities and stakeholders to ensure compliance and smooth project delivery