Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Ferrovial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CSCS Card

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction UK is seeking a site-based Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor for the Heathrow project. You will support the Environmental & Sustainability Manager and the construction team to ensure effective environmental controls and carbon reduction opportunities are integrated into project delivery.

You will monitor compliance, coordinate with design teams, and mentor junior staff while promoting Ferrovial’s sustainability commitments across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental and sustainability roles within construction or major projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to mentor junior team members and collaborate across teams.
• Good commercial awareness and understanding of industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Environmental & Sustainability Manager and Construction Team to implement environmental requirements on site.
• Monitor environmental performance and ensure compliance with standards and permits.
• Develop and deliver environmental briefings and awareness initiatives on site.
• Collaborate with design and project teams to explore carbon reduction opportunities.
• Assist with environmental incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Prepare environmental performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Support monitoring systems and tools (SmartWaste and internal platforms).
• Provide guidance to graduates and early career professionals on best practices.

Skills

Environmental stewardship

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Self-motivation

Commercial awareness

Tools

MS Office

SmartWaste

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on two major stock markets: Nasdaq - 100 Index (US) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

At Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track‑record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence :Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth : Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

About The Role

We are looking for a site-based Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join our construction team on the Heathrow Project. You will support the Environmental & Sustainability Manager and Construction Team in ensuring environmental and sustainability requirements are effectively implemented across the project.

You will help deliver the client’s carbon, environmental and sustainability requirements, supporting their implementation and monitoring site activities to ensure effective environmental controls are in place. You will also work with the design team to confirm that carbon reduction opportunities are considered and that designs comply with environmental standards.

Location: Heathrow Airport

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the achievement of environmental and sustainability objectives in line with Ferrovial Construction UK policies, procedures and project requirements.
• Assist in the preparation, implementation and review of environmental management documentation, including Environmental Management Plans, Site Waste Management Plans and Dewatering Management Plans.
• Build strong relationships with project teams, supply chain partners and stakeholders, maintaining a visible presence on site through regular visits and engagement with construction activities.
• Develop and deliver environmental briefings, communications and awareness initiatives, providing advice on environmental requirements, best practice and innovative solutions to support project delivery.
• Collaborate with designers, project teams and supply chain partners to identify and implement carbon reduction and sustainability opportunities throughout the project lifecycle, from concept design through to construction.
• Monitor environmental compliance across site activities and documentation, supporting audits, inspections and assurance activities to ensure adherence to project requirements, Ferrovial standards and relevant legislation.
• Assist in the preparation of environmental and sustainability performance reports for senior project stakeholders.
• Support the development and management of environmental performance monitoring systems and tools, including SmartWaste and internal reporting platforms.
• Assist with environmental incident investigations, ensuring thorough evidence gathering, root cause analysis and the effective close-out of corrective actions.
• Support the Project Environmental Manager in delivering environmental assurance, investigations and continuous improvement initiatives across the project.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members, including graduates and early career professionals.
• Ensure client and stakeholder environmental requirements are effectively communicated, understood and embedded throughout project delivery.
• Promote and uphold Ferrovial Construction UK’s Vision, Values and sustainability commitments, taking ownership of assigned responsibilities and delivering work to a high standard.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong experience in an environmental and sustainability role within the construction, infrastructure or major projects sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet project deadlines.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Good commercial awareness and an understanding of environmental and sustainability challenges within the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated with a positive and professional attitude.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Results-focused and committed to delivering high standards of performance.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Membership of ISEP (or working towards membership) or a related professional body.
• Experience working within the construction, infrastructure or major projects environment.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
• Familiarity with circular economy principles and resource efficiency initiatives.
• Experience using carbon assessment and reporting tools.
• Experience in contaminated land assessment and management.
• CSCS Card.

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*Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

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