Senior Environmental Lead — Construction

Ciwmjobs; Workington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Car Allowance

Pension matched up to 8%

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Free 24/7 EAP

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a national construction business to recruit a Senior Environmental Advisor for a permanent role at the Workington depot. The candidate will lead environmental assessments, manage permits, and drive compliance across projects, with a focus on ISO14001/BS50001 standards and strong stakeholder liaison.

The role requires five years’ construction experience, degree-level qualification preferred, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a similar role within construction/infrastructure projects.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Preferred degree-level qualification; Practitioner member of ISEP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental assessments and develop management plans (e.g., pollution prevention and waste management).
• Apply for environmental consents and maintain a permits register for on-site works.
• Review method statements and risk assessments to ensure environmental protections are implemented.
• Possess knowledge of environmental monitoring for air, water, noise or vibration.
• Carry out regular site inspections and investigate incidents to minimise harm, with regulatory liaison as needed.
• Support head office HSE during audits and help meet ISO14001/BS50001 objectives.
• Maintain relationships with clients, authorities, frameworks and represent the business.
• Develop communications tools and training materials for personnel and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with site teams and supply chain to meet environmental objectives and report performance.
• Prepare and present reports on project environmental performance and capture best practices.

Skills

Five years’ experience

Good communication skills

ISEP member or similar body

Education

Preferably degree level qualification

Job description

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a national construction business to recruit a Senior Environmental Advisor for a permanent role at the Workington depot. The candidate will lead environmental assessments, manage permits, and drive compliance across projects, with a focus on ISO14001/BS50001 standards and strong stakeholder liaison.

The role requires five years’ construction experience, degree-level qualification preferred, and strong communication skills.