Senior Environmental Advisor - Hybrid working environment (Previous Relevant Experince is Required)

JR United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to implement sustainability strategies across its divisions. This hybrid role involves advising on environmental practices, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting carbon reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in the Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction sectors and will be flexible for UK-wide travel. Competitive benefits include a company car, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Company Car

34 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational health support

Discounts on cinema and restaurants

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Environmental & Sustainability role.
• Experience of managing complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and advice for environment and sustainability.
• Support risk management and prepare sustainability plans.
• Ensure sustainable practices are embedded in project life cycles.

Skills

Environmental Advice

Sustainability

Education

PIEMA

ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor

Job description

Senior Environmental Advisor - Hybrid working environment (Previous Relevant Experience is Required), Peterborough

Client:

Telent

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Environmental Advisor

Warwickshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

At Telent, you will have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. To keep things moving, to connect people. It's important work we do. Learning together, inspiring colleagues, and making the entire organisation better. Join us and help keep the nation's critical networks connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting into the Environmental and Sustainability Manager, the Environmental and Sustainability Specialist (Senior Environmental Advisor) will play a key role in implementing the Telent Sustainability Strategy and supporting Business Units to meet business waste and carbon reduction objectives, customer expectations, ISO14001, and legal requirements across our Rail and Asset Management divisions. This is an agile working role, with up to 50% UK-wide travel.

What you’ll do:

1. Provide specialist direction and advice to assigned EHS teams and relevant Project leads for environment and sustainability to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
2. Support risk management by defining an appropriate environmental assurance regime, including any risk-based audit program, ensuring effective audit and assurance practices through EHS inspections and audits.
3. Support the preparation of sustainability and carbon reduction plans for contracts and bid responses.
4. Support the development and maintenance of performance data collation and the provision of carbon management reports for customer and contract requirements.
5. Protect the business by ensuring that regular effective reviews of key Business Unit environmental aspects and impacts are carried out, including the evaluation of climate change risks.
6. Support the Bid, Design, and Operational Teams to ensure that sustainable and carbon reduction practices are embedded at all stages of the Project Life Cycle.

Who you are:

You will have experience in a similar Environmental & Sustainability role within a relevant industry (Rail / Telecoms / Utilities / Construction).

Key Requirements:

1. Minimum Qualification - PIEMA
2. ISO14001:2015 Lead Auditor
3. Experience of providing technical sustainability and environmental advice for business operations
4. Experience of delivering tangible reductions in the impact of equipment and infrastructure on the environment through the stages of product lifecycle
5. Experience in managing and delivering complex technical and change/improvement projects
6. Full driving license and flexible with UK-wide travel

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies, and clients, giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our committed team to deliver.

We nurture talent by creating an inclusive culture that respects and values differences, celebrates diverse ideas, and allows everyone to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• Company Car
• 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year
• Company pension scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Occupational health support and wellbeing portal
• Discounts on cinema, restaurants, and shopping with Telent Reward scheme

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About Us

Telent is a leading technology company specializing in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and technology infrastructure across the UK. Our work helps connect communities using the latest technology and innovation. Join us to make a real impact and fulfill your potential in a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.