Environmental Advisor

Ref: 157-JH

Role: Environmental Advisor

Location: Chesterfield / Hybrid

Salary: Up To £60,000 Per Annum DOE

Role

This role will play a key part in driving environmental compliance, sustainability, and continual improvement across multiple operational projects. This position would suit a hands-on environmental professional who enjoys balancing strategic input with operational delivery, while working closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental performance across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with legal, client, and internal requirements
• Provide expert environmental advice and guidance to project teams and senior stakeholders
• Support the implementation of environmental strategy, sustainability initiatives, and Net Zero objectives
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across project sites
• Lead environmental risk identification and mitigation throughout project lifecycles
• Review and approve Environmental Management Plans (EMPs/ESMPs), method statements, and work package plans
• Ensure all required permits, licences, and consents are maintained and adhered to
• Support compliance with CDM Regulations and Principal Contractor responsibilities
• Investigate environmental incidents, near misses, and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions where required
• Monitor and report on environmental KPIs including carbon, waste, water, and biodiversity metrics
• Promote biodiversity net gain (BNG), sustainable construction practices, and resource efficiency
• Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions
• Support and contribute to ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and integrated management processes
• Liaise with clients, regulators, subcontractors, and external stakeholders on environmental matters
• Support continual improvement initiatives across environmental performance and compliance

The Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Previous experience within environmental management in construction, infrastructure, rail, or a related sector
• Strong working knowledge of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting environmental audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring
• Proven ability to develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs/ESMPs)
• Experience working within ISO 14001 certified management systems
• Certified Internal Environmental Auditor (ISO 14001 or equivalent)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Confident supporting operational teams within a fast-paced project environment
• Proactive, solutions-focused, and passionate about sustainability and environmental improvement

Desirable:

• Experience within the rail or infrastructure sector
• Knowledge of RISQS standards and rail assurance processes
• PTS certification or willingness to obtain
• Membership of a professional environmental body
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and environmental integration
• Experience supporting carbon reduction, sustainability reporting, and Net Zero initiatives
• Knowledge of biodiversity net gain (BNG) and sustainable resource management
• Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior team members