Sustainability Advisor for Major Infra Projects

National Grid; East Ham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car

26 days annual leave

London weighting allowance

Pension scheme

Professional membership support

Flexible benefits

Family care benefits

Wellbeing apps

Job summary

National Grid is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to support the Northwest London project portfolio. Based at Iver substation with site travel, you will provide expert advice, drive best practice, and promote a positive environmental culture across major infrastructure projects.

You will combine technical environmental knowledge with strong stakeholder engagement to influence outcomes and ensure environmental risks are effectively managed throughout delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Environmental Advisor or Sustainability Advisor role within project delivery or construction.
• Knowledge of environmental management and sustainable delivery best practices.
• A degree or professional qualification in an environmental discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine passion for sustainability and driving positive environmental outcomes.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental and sustainability advice to project teams throughout project delivery.
• Support the implementation of environmental and sustainability management plans across construction projects.
• Monitor contractor and consultant compliance, providing assurance that environmental risks are being effectively managed.
• Measure and report environmental and sustainability performance against project requirements.
• Investigate environmental incidents, identify lessons learned and support continual improvement.
• Deliver environmental training, guidance and awareness initiatives across project teams.
• Build strong relationships with supply chain partners to promote collaboration and best practice.
• Champion a positive SHES culture across the portfolio.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Project delivery

Driving licence

Education

Environmental degree

Job description

National Grid is seeking an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to support the Northwest London project portfolio. Based at Iver substation with site travel, you will provide expert advice, drive best practice, and promote a positive environmental culture across major infrastructure projects.

You will combine technical environmental knowledge with strong stakeholder engagement to influence outcomes and ensure environmental risks are effectively managed throughout delivery.