Senior Environmental Consultant

Shirley Parsons; West of England; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is supporting a leading infra contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant on an immediate contract basis in the South West of England. You will work closely with delivery teams to strengthen environmental performance, manage risks and ensure compliance with environmental obligations.

You’ll play a hands-on role in supporting construction activities, collaborating with engineers, contractors and environmental specialists to overcome challenges and deliver

Qualifications

• Proven construction environmental management experience in major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and Environmental Management Systems.
• Experience advising on compliance and environmental risks.

Responsibilities

• Support construction teams to meet environmental obligations and implement practical solutions.
• Conduct inspections, audits and environmental assurance employing ISO 14001 standards.
• Embed environmental considerations into daily operations with engineers and subcontractors.
• Lead RAMS reviews and incident investigations to minimise environmental impacts.
• Provide environmental guidance through stakeholder engagement and training.

Skills

Construction experience

Environmental legislation

ISO 14001

RAMS reviews

Stakeholder engagement

Independent working

Job description

Sector: Major Infrastructure | Construction

Shirley Parsons is working with a leading infrastructure contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant on an immediate contract basis, supporting the delivery of a major infrastructure programme in the South West of England.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental professional to make an immediate impact on a complex, high-profile construction project, working closely with delivery teams to strengthen environmental performance, manage risks and ensure compliance with environmental obligations.

You’ll play a hands‑on role in supporting construction activities, collaborating with engineers, contractors and environmental specialists to overcome challenges and deliver practical environmental solutions.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

• Drive environmental performance: Use your technical expertise to support construction teams in meeting environmental obligations, identifying risks and implementing practical solutions that keep the project moving.
• Strengthen environmental compliance: Apply your knowledge of UK environmental legislation, ISO 14001 and Environmental Management Systems to deliver effective inspections, audits and environmental assurance.
• Influence project delivery: Work closely with engineers, construction managers and subcontractors to embed environmental considerations into daily operations, ensuring risks are understood and effectively managed.
• Turn challenges into solutions: Take a proactive approach to environmental risk assessments, RAMS reviews and incident investigations, helping minimise environmental impacts and improve project outcomes.
• Champion environmental best practice: Share your expertise through stakeholder engagement, environmental awareness training and practical guidance, helping build a positive environmental culture across the project.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven construction experience: You’ll leverage your background in environmental management within construction or major infrastructure projects to make an immediate contribution.
• Expert technical knowledge: Your understanding of UK environmental legislation, ISO 14001 and Environmental Management Systems will enable you to confidently advise on compliance and environmental risks.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach: You’ll be comfortable operating in a live construction environment, identifying challenges and implementing workable solutions.
• Effective stakeholder engagement: You’ll have the confidence to influence construction teams, subcontractors and senior stakeholders, building relationships that drive positive environmental outcomes.
• The ability to hit the ground running: You’ll be proactive, adaptable and capable of working independently in a fast-paced project environment, bringing immediate value to the wider team.