Environmental Advisor

Cavanagh Wealth Management; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy based in the United Kingdom is seeking an Environmental Advisor to provide expert advice on environmental compliance for key infrastructure projects. This role involves monitoring legislation, managing environmental systems, conducting audits, and ensuring sustainability goals are met. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and substantial experience in environmental roles within the utilities, construction, or energy sectors. The position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an environmental role within utilities, construction or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and environmental reporting.
• Experience managing Siltbusters and water discharge controls.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company policies.
• Manage Siltbuster systems and ensure water discharges are within permitted limits.
• Carry out environmental audits and risk assessments.
• Develop and maintain Environmental Management Systems.
• Advise on waste management and pollution prevention.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and manage permits.
• Deliver environmental training and toolbox talks.
• Lead investigations into environmental incidents.
• Support achievement of environmental certifications.
• Report on environmental performance.

Skills

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

Able to work independently and collaboratively with project teams

Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Education

Third-level environmental qualification, NEBOSH Environmental or equivalent

Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related discipline

Job description

Contract: Permanent | Full-Time, Contract will also be considered for this position

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Our client is seeking an Environmental Advisor to provide environmental advice and support across their project and wider business activities, ensuring compliance with legislation, permits and company environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental legislation, company policies and Development Consent Order (DCO) requirements.
• Manage Siltbuster systems and ensure water discharges remain within EA permitted limits.
• Carry out environmental audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and maintain Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
• Advise on waste management, pollution prevention and resource efficiency.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and manage permits and reporting via the Principal Contractor.
• Deliver environmental training and toolbox talks to site teams.
• Lead investigations into environmental incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Support achievement and maintenance of environmental certifications (e.g. ISO 14001).
• Report on environmental performance and recommend continuous improvements.

What Were Looking For

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience in an environmental role within utilities, construction or energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and environmental reporting.
• Experience managing Siltbusters and water discharge controls.

Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with project teams.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Third-level environmental qualification, NEBOSH Environmental or equivalent.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related discipline (desirable).

Other Requirements

Valid CSCS card or equivalent and EUSR SHEA Power.

Why Apply

This is an opportunity to play a key role on a major infrastructure project where environmental compliance and best practice are critical to success. You'll have the chance to influence site behaviours, support sustainability goals and develop your career within a business committed to high environmental standards.