Senior Environmental Advisor - On‑Site Sustainability Lead

Cotech Building Careers; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in sustainability is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join their Social Value team in Sheffield. This role involves supporting sustainability outcomes during pre-construction and construction phases. Key responsibilities include conducting audits, managing incidents, and preparing metrics. Ideal candidates will have PIEMA qualification or be working towards it, with knowledge of sustainability schemes such as BREEAM and LEED. Strong data analysis skills and the ability to travel to sites are essential. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Tailored benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Flexibility in hours

Qualifications

• Experience managing environmental incidents independently.
• Knowledge of construction sustainability schemes.
• Ability to travel to and between sites; on-site 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Support projects in pre-construction for successful sustainability delivery.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits.
• Report and investigate environmental incidents.
• Prepare sustainability metrics to report progress.
• Chair project team meetings to drive sustainability agenda.

Skills

Incident management training

Data/statistical analysis

Critical thinking skills

Education

PIEMA or working towards it

Tools

BREEAM

CEEQUAL

LEED

WELL

Job description

A leading contractor in sustainability is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor to join their Social Value team in Sheffield. This role involves supporting sustainability outcomes during pre-construction and construction phases. Key responsibilities include conducting audits, managing incidents, and preparing metrics. Ideal candidates will have PIEMA qualification or be working towards it, with knowledge of sustainability schemes such as BREEAM and LEED. Strong data analysis skills and the ability to travel to sites are essential. Flexible working options available.