Sustainability & Environment Advisor – Construction

Irwin & Colton; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Irwin & Colton is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit an Environmental Advisor in High Wycombe. You will own environmental management and drive sustainability initiatives across a major construction project, collaborating with project teams, clients, and the wider Environmental and Sustainability function.

You will inspect sites, monitor KPIs, advise on regulatory compliance, carbon reduction and waste management, and support training and reporting within a proactive team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in environment and sustainability in construction or related sector.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and BREEAM.
• Degree in environment or sustainability; professional membership with IEMA, CIEEM, or CIWEM preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site environmental inspections and monitor KPIs; identify improvement opportunities.
• Support project teams with carbon reduction, waste management, and net zero initiatives.
• Provide guidance on environmental compliance, permits, licenses, and risk management.
• Assist with training, reporting, and project documentation with the Environmental & Sustainability team.

Skills

Environmental sustainability

ISO 14001

BREEAM

Degree in Environment/Sustainability

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in environment or sustainability

Job description

Irwin & Colton is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit an Environmental Advisor in High Wycombe. You will own environmental management and drive sustainability initiatives across a major construction project, collaborating with project teams, clients, and the wider Environmental and Sustainability function.

You will inspect sites, monitor KPIs, advise on regulatory compliance, carbon reduction and waste management, and support training and reporting within a proactive team