Senior Environmental Lead for Net Zero Infrastructure

Laing O'Rourke; Letchmore Heath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Senior Environment Advisor to support the Letchmore Heath substation project. You will embed environmental excellence with project teams, regulators and contractors and drive sustainable outcomes.

The role combines strategic thinking with strong site presence to influence behaviours, manage environmental risk and champion best practice across construction. Experience in infrastructure and energy sectors is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related discipline.
• Membership of IEMA, IES or CIEEM (Practitioner level or above preferred).
• Environmental Auditor qualification.
• Experience on energy, utilities or major infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of environmental excellence across construction and embed sustainability across the project.
• Liaise with regulators, clients and contractors to ensure legal and contractual compliance.
• Develop and maintain the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and Resource Management Plan.
• Identify environmental risks, implement mitigation and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Environmental leadership

Communication

Project collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or related discipline

Membership of IEMA, IES or CIEEM (Practitioner level or above preferred)

Environmental Auditor qualification

Job description

Laing O'Rourke is seeking a Senior Environment Advisor to support the Letchmore Heath substation project. You will embed environmental excellence with project teams, regulators and contractors and drive sustainable outcomes.

The role combines strategic thinking with strong site presence to influence behaviours, manage environmental risk and champion best practice across construction. Experience in infrastructure and energy sectors is essential.