Senior Environmental And Sustainability Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist civil engineering and infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Environment & Sustainability Adviser to lead sustainability initiatives. This role involves driving compliance with environmental legislation, educating teams on sustainability goals, and monitoring environmental KPIs. Candidates should have experience in environmental management and a commitment to sustainability.

Qualifications

• Environmental management or sustainability experience, ideally in construction.
• A relevant degree, strong data skills, and a solid grasp of Net Zero principles.
• Able to present with clarity and handle site challenges with professionalism.
• A genuine commitment to environmental protection and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental initiatives across projects, from carbon reduction to green procurement.
• Ensure our sites meet environmental legislation through inspections, coaching, and collaboration.
• Liaise with regulators, clients, and subcontractors to keep sustainability front and centre.
• Deliver impactful training and campaigns that energise teams around sustainability goals.
• Monitor and report on environmental KPIs to measure progress and drive improvements.

Job description

Overview

We're partnered with a specialist civil engineering and infrastructure company who are on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Environment & Sustainability Adviser to lead the charge in embedding sustainability into everything they do.

Responsibilities

• Championing Sustainability - Lead environmental initiatives across projects, from carbon reduction to green procurement.
• Driving Compliance - Ensure our sites meet environmental legislation through inspections, coaching, and collaboration.
• Engaging Stakeholders - Liaise with regulators, clients, and subcontractors to keep sustainability front and centre.
• Educating & Inspiring - Deliver impactful training and campaigns that energise teams around sustainability goals.
• Tracking Impact - Monitor and report on environmental KPIs to measure progress and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Expertise & Experience - Environmental management or sustainability experience, ideally in construction.
• Technical Know-How - A relevant degree, strong data skills, and a solid grasp of Net Zero principles.
• Confidence & Communication - Able to present with clarity and handle site challenges with professionalism.
• Passion for the Planet - A genuine commitment to environmental protection and continuous learning.

If you're passionate about protecting the planet and driving real change in the construction industry, this could be for you.