Sustainability Lead for Infrastructure Projects

Shirley Parsons; Lewes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading UK infrastructure services business to recruit an Environmental Advisor in Lewes. The role offers exposure to major projects across tender, construction and delivery, shaping sustainability outcomes.

You will influence environmental practice, build relationships with regulators and clients, lead audits and drive continuous improvement across programmes, delivering practical, commercially minded guidance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Environmental professional with degree in environmental discipline.
• Strong ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience applying environmental controls on infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Influence environmental guidance across major infrastructure projects from tender to delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, clients and suppliers.
• Lead audits, inspections and environmental management systems to industry standards.
• Champion resource efficiency, carbon reduction and continuous improvement across programmes.
• Provide training and specialist environmental advice to project teams.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental compliance

Infrastructure experience

Risk assessment

Education

Degree in Environmental Management/Science/Sustainability

Job description

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading UK infrastructure services business to recruit an Environmental Advisor in Lewes. The role offers exposure to major projects across tender, construction and delivery, shaping sustainability outcomes.

You will influence environmental practice, build relationships with regulators and clients, lead audits and drive continuous improvement across programmes, delivering practical, commercially minded guidance.