SPA Environmental Advisor

Energy Vault; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance as an Environmental Advisor, playing a key role in supporting compliance with environmental legislation. This full-time position involves site inspections, audits, and collaborative work to drive continuous environmental improvement on exciting infrastructure projects. Embrace innovation and contribute to a sustainable future in a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in contaminated land, statutory nuisance, waste management.
• Membership of a relevant professional body with knowledge of key environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support during pre-construction and construction stages.
• Undertake site inspections and audits for compliance.
• Assist in environmental information preparation for construction.

Skills

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Report writing

Ecology

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

Join Anglian Water's Strategic Pipeline Alliance as an Environmental Advisor.

Location: Hybrid work from SPA construction site offices across Anglian Water region (min 4 days on site/week) and home
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about contributing to one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure projects? The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is searching for an Environmental Advisor to support and enhance our project delivery team.

What will you be doing as our new Environmental Advisor?

You will provide on-site support to the enabling and delivery teams during the pre-construction and construction stages of the pipeline project.

You will undertake inspections and audits to monitor compliance with relevant environmental legislation and SPA requirements

You will assist the Construction Environmental Managers (CEM) and Environmental Manager (EM) in the delivery of strategic priorities; and assist in the preparation and review of environmental information / documentation required for construction.

You will support the planning and delivery of environmental surveying and consenting for future SPA infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with current environmental legislation and SPA requirements
• Undertake non infra and infra site inspections and internal audits
• Provide guidance, support and feedback from audits and inspections to the construction teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively across the SPA contracts to ensure requirements of the Construction Environment Management Plan are delivered at appropriate construction stages.
• Develop and deliver training (such as case studies, toolbox talks, etc) to delivery and enabling teams
• Carry out environmental incident/near miss investigation and reporting
• Providing support to future project planning including assisting with document production as necessary.
• Support the CEM in consulting with permit/consent applications when required.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:

This job might be for you if you have:

• Experience in subject matter experience including:
  • Contaminated Land
  • Statutory Nuisance
  • Waste Management
  • Ecology
  • Incident investigation
  • Environmental permitting
• A degree in an environmental related subject
• Membership of a relevant professional body; with knowledge of key environmental legislation
• Data analysis and interpretation experience
• Experience in communicating with people at all levels, negotiation, and conflict resolution
• Experience in writing reports and dashboard production
• Full clean UK driving licence

Not only do we look for the best talent to join us on our journey, we also look for individuals to demonstrate key behaviours that align with our values and beliefs.

Working with the highest degree of integrity, we want SPA employees to take ownership and accountability for their outputs and be driven to continuously improve how they work. SPA employees should act with the customer’s best interest at heart, be clear and transparent communicators and be passionate about operating in an ethical fashion.

If you are looking for a career opportunity, working in an innovative forward-thinking environment please apply today!

Why Join SPA?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance Project is at the exciting delivery stage, with additional projects lined up for AMP8. At SPA, we embrace innovation, digital technology, and collaboration with our partners, including Farrans, MMB, Costain, Jacobs, and Atkins.

Together, we’re combating climate change and securing clean water for generations to come.

• Flexible Working: We support flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle if the role allows.

• Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area.

• Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone. Whatever your background, if this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose

Our mission is simple yet vital: To Make the East of England Resilient to the Effects of Drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us?
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

SPA is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging.

Take the Next Step

If you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water-secure future.