Senior Environment Advisor

Laing O'Rourke group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering and construction company is seeking a Senior Environment Advisor to oversee environmental management for power infrastructure projects across the UK. The role entails implementing ISO 14001 standards, conducting audits, and collaborating with project teams to drive sustainability. Strong background in construction or infrastructure, along with a degree in Environmental Science or a related field, is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on understanding of environmental management systems.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site environmental management during construction.
• Implement environmental management systems per ISO 14001.
• Lead environmental audits and inspections.

Skills

Environmental management

ISO 14001

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability principles

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Environment Advisor – Power Infrastructure (Great Grid Upgrade)

Location: Site-Based Role – national remit; regular travel to project sites across the UK and to the Project Hub in Birmingham.

Are you passionate about driving sustainable practices in large‑scale construction projects?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Environment Advisor to join our team delivering major power infrastructure projects as part of the Great Grid Partnership.

This site‑based role will provide environmental leadership and oversight for LOR's environmental management across three key projects – CGNC, EDN2, and ATNC.

• CGNC – North Humber to High Marnham – 46 km OHL enabling works
• EDN2 – Chesterfield to Willington – 62 km OHL enabling works and tower foundations
• ATNC – Norwich to Tilbury – 47 km OHL enabling works, tower foundations and construction of a new substation

Find out more about this project at https://www.nationalgrid.com/the-great-grid-upgrade

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on‑site environmental management and advice to project teams throughout construction, starting during GI and early works phases.
• Implement and monitor environmental management systems in line with ISO 14001 requirements.
• Lead and undertake environmental audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with legislative and client requirements.
• Support the delivery of BREEAM, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and carbon reduction strategies across all projects.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and subcontractors to embed sustainability principles in project delivery.
• Prepare environmental documentation, reports, and communications for both internal and client stakeholders.
• Champion environmental awareness and continuous improvement on‑site.

What We’re Looking For

You will be an experienced environmental professional with a strong background in the construction or infrastructure sector, ideally with experience supporting energy or utilities projects.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience working in the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Working knowledge and hands‑on experience of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and audit processes.
• Good understanding of BREEAM, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), and carbon management/reduction strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage competing priorities.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel to different project sites.

Desirable

• Membership of IEMA (or working towards).
• Experience on National Grid or other major regulated infrastructure projects.

Ready to Make a Positive Impact?

Join our team to support a major power infrastructure project and drive sustainability forward.

About Us

Laing O’Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure and building projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia. Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. At Laing O’Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Our story is one of energy, passion, ambition and teamwork.

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