Senior Environmental Lead - Construction & Compliance

American Society of Civil Engineers; Workington; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension matched up to 8%

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave (+ buy/sell)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a major construction business to recruit a Senior Environmental Advisor for a permanent role at the Workington depot. The position focuses on assessing environmental impacts, ensuring compliance, and supporting client relations.

The role requires strong communication, extensive environmental management experience, and a degree-level qualification with professional membership where possible. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a similar construction/infrastructure role.
• Excellent written and spoken communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental assessments and develop management plans (e.g., pollution prevention, waste management).
• Obtain environmental consents and maintain a permits register.
• Review method statements to ensure environmental protection on site.
• Monitor air, water, noise or vibration as applicable.
• Conduct regular site inspections and incident investigations as needed.
• Support audits and help meet ISO14001/BS50001 requirements.
• Collaborate with client, authorities and frameworks; maintain relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Environmental management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a major construction business to recruit a Senior Environmental Advisor for a permanent role at the Workington depot. The position focuses on assessing environmental impacts, ensuring compliance, and supporting client relations.

The role requires strong communication, extensive environmental management experience, and a degree-level qualification with professional membership where possible. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.