Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Balfour; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An infrastructure services company is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Advisor in East Midlands, UK. The role involves providing environmental compliance support, reviewing sustainability documents, and advising the bid team on environmentally compliant projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and strong knowledge of environmental legislation in the construction sector. This position offers part-time remote work and potential travel to the office.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Thorough working knowledge of current environmental legislation and consenting regimes.
• Experience in translating technical documents into operational terms.
• Strong knowledge of the construction sector, preferably utilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support and direction to the bid team for environmentally compliant projects.
• Draft environmental sustainability documents for project delivery.
• Compile tender and bid responses.

Skills

Environmental legislation knowledge

Construction sector knowledge

Communication skills

Programme management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Relevant degree in an environmental discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

Environmental Sustainability Advisor – Balfour Beatty plc

Join Balfour Beatty plc as an experienced Environmental Sustainability Advisor in our Power Transmission and Distribution business within the work‑winning team.

This role offers a mix of part‑time, remote work and travel to our Derby office to collaborate with the team. You will be part of the BBPTD Environmental Sustainability Team, providing support, advice and high‑level review of environmental sustainability matters to ensure compliance and enhance performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support and direction to the bid team to deliver environmentally compliant projects and sustainable opportunities in line with environmental legislation, BB procedures and client requirements.
• Support the team of Environmental Sustainability Advisors.
• Compile tender and bid responses to support the bid team.
• Draft environmental sustainability documents for site ES teams during project delivery.
• Provide high‑level review of ES content in construction methodologies, risk registers, price build‑ups, programmes and other project‑specific deliverables.
• Report on good practices and investigate and report on environmental incidents to the project teams and the client.
• Take part in lessons‑learnt exercises and identify areas for improvement.
• Work with the Head of Sustainability to promote Zero Harm objectives, Building New Futures strategies and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications – Essential

• A relevant degree or equivalent in an environmental discipline.
• Thorough working knowledge of current environmental legislation and consenting regimes.
• Strong knowledge of the construction sector, preferably utilities.
• Experience translating technical documents into operational terms.
• Background in assessing environmental hazards and mitigation mechanisms.
• Awareness or knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Experience dealing with regulators.
• Strong communication skills at all levels and the ability to build relationships across the organisation.
• Professional team player with strong business and employee focus and attention to detail.
• Programme management experience with a structured approach to documenting progress.
• Commercial awareness of contracting and experience managing subcontractors.
• Valid driving licence.
• Interest in utilities, construction and engineering operating environments.
• Proficient in MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

Desirable Qualities

• Appropriate IEMA level or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Working knowledge of E&S Management systems.
• GIS knowledge and experience (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Experience delivering against CEEQUAL/BREEAM.

Benefits

• Smart working with staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies – 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams deliver key infrastructure projects across the UK, supporting electricity network owners and operators. From scoping and feasibility to design, construction and ongoing maintenance, our in‑house experts and industry‑leading innovations enable ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and inclusion through the Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, supporting an inclusive culture for all. We are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum, and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.