Senior Environmental & Sustainability Lead – On-Site

Shirley Parsons; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a rapidly growing infrastructure and utilities business delivering some of the UK's most significant energy projects. They are appointing a Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor to lead on a nationally significant energy programme from pre-construction through to delivery.

Working with project leadership, you will embed environmental best practice, influence decisions and ensure sustainability remains at the forefront across the project lifecycle, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of environmental experience in infrastructure, utilities, construction, renewables or other regulated environments.
• Experience working on-site with operational teams and stakeholders to influence environmental performance.
• Ability to interpret environmental requirements, management plans and regulatory obligations and apply them practically on a project.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels, from site teams to client representatives.
• Desire for long-term development and progression within an expanding environmental team.

Responsibilities

• Support a landmark infrastructure project from pre-construction through to on-site delivery.
• Lead environmental compliance on site, guiding delivery teams and operational staff.
• Shape Environmental Management Plans in collaboration with senior leaders during pre-construction and implement across the project.
• Build trusted stakeholder relationships with project teams, contractor partners and major clients.
• Drive sustainability and continuous improvement, supporting carbon reduction initiatives and environmental reporting.

Skills

Environmental field experience

Site teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Sustainability reporting

Job description

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a rapidly growing infrastructure and utilities business delivering some of the UK's most significant energy projects. They are appointing a Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor to lead on a nationally significant energy programme from pre-construction through to delivery.

Working with project leadership, you will embed environmental best practice, influence decisions and ensure sustainability remains at the forefront across the project lifecycle, with