Senior Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Horsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons partnered client in the utilities and infrastructure sector seeks a Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to support on-site environmental management and sustainabilty initiatives. This is a hands-on role involving critical works and environmental risk control.

You will work across carbon, waste, biodiversity and environmental management, with clear career pathways and progression opportunities while growing your expertise and building a long-term career within the

Qualifications

• Environmental degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and best practices.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Membership in IEMA, CIWEM, IES or CIWM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Expert Guidance: support planned and reactive works, ensuring environmental risks are managed on site.
• Get Hands-On: assist essential repairs, minimising environmental impact during critical works.
• Drive Compliance: conduct environmental inspections and audits, support sampling and incident investigations.
• Champion Sustainability: contribute to client reporting on carbon, waste, biodiversity and plastics.
• Inspire Improvement: deliver EMS audits and training for operations teams.

Skills

Environmental background

Compliance knowledge

On-site capability

Sustainability focus

Communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Senior Environmental and Sustainability Advisor

We're partnered with a leading organisation in the utilities and infrastructure sector to find a Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor who wants to make a real impact while building a rewarding career.

This is a varied, hands-on opportunity where no two days are the same. From supporting essential repair and maintenance works, including major burst water mains, to driving environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives, you'll play a key role in protecting the environment while keeping vital services running.

With exposure to carbon, waste, biodiversity and environmental management, plus clear career pathways and genuine progression opportunities, this is an exciting move for someone looking to grow their expertise and build a long-term career.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide Expert Guidance: Support planned and reactive works, ensuring environmental risks are managed and best practice is embedded on site.
• Get Hands-On: Support essential repairs, including major burst water mains, helping minimise environmental impact during critical works.
• Drive Compliance: Conduct environmental inspections and audits, support sampling, investigate incidents and ensure regulatory requirements are met.
• Champion Sustainability: Contribute to quarterly client reporting on carbon, waste, biodiversity and plastics, alongside environmental documentation.
• Inspire Improvement: Deliver EMS audits and training, support operational teams and identify opportunities to improve environmental performance.

Who they're looking for:

• An Environmental Professional: You have a solid environmental background, with a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledgeable in Compliance: You understand environmental legislation and best practice, ideally with experience in permitting and consents within construction, infrastructure or utilities.
• Practical & Proactive: You're comfortable working on site, conducting inspections and supporting sampling and reactive operations.
• Sustainability-Focused: You understand environmental management systems, waste management and environmental reporting, with a passion for continuous improvement.
• A Confident Communicator: You can influence stakeholders, engage operational teams and drive positive change. A relevant professional qualification or membership (IEMA, CIWEM, IES or CIWM) and a full UK driving licence are required.

Projects across Hampshire, West Sussex, parts of East Sussex and Kent.