Senior Environmental Advisor

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Alness, Ipswich, Bristol, Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SHES Advisor to enhance environmental performance for major projects in the energy sector. Responsibilities include compliance assessments, incident management, documentation planning, and delivering training. The ideal candidate should possess significant experience in environmental management within construction and infrastructure projects, knowledge of legislation, and skills in carbon management. Relevant certifications like SMSTS and CSCS are highly desirable, particularly for candidates with experience in OHL and Grid Line projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in environmental management within construction or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to produce and maintain environmental documentation and plans.
• Experience working on OHL (Overhead Line) and Grid Line projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental inspections and audits.
• Manage environmental documentation and compliance.
• Deliver toolbox talks and environmental training.

Skills

Environmental management

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Auditing and inspection skills

Carbon management

Communication skills

Competence in obtaining permits

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Environmental certifications

Job description

We are seeking an experienced SHES (Environmental & Sustainability) Advisor to support environmental and sustainability performance across major projects for a top global Energy business. This role ensures compliance with regulations, manages environmental documentation, conducts inspections and audits, and drives sustainability initiatives including carbon management. You will provide technical advice, deliver training, monitor environmental impacts (water, noise, dust), and support project teams throughout delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Assessment

• Input into Fit to Start process prior to mobilisation
• Contribute to project 6-week SMS lookahead
• Carry out environmental inspections and audits
• Produce inspection lookahead programmes

Environmental Incident Management

• Report and investigate environmental incidents (Level 1)
• Support evidence gathering for investigations

Documentation & Planning

• Develop and update Construction Environmental Management Plan
• Maintain Project Aspects & Impacts Register
• Prepare plans for specific risks (e.g., Water Management Plan)
• Implement and update Site Waste Management Plan on SMARTWaste
• Assist with Emergency Response Plan and RAMS reviews

Permits & Consents

• Maintain Consents & Authorisation Register
• Obtain discharge, abstraction, flood risk permits>
• Secure waste exemptions and collate evidence
• Draft and submit Section 61 consents

Training & Upskilling

• Deliver toolbox talks and environmental training
• Provide spill response training and drills
• Support project induction content

Monitoring & Sustainability

• Conduct water quality, noise, and dust monitoring
• Maintain calibration records
• Produce and update Carbon Management Plan
• Support carbon baseline and sustainability KPIs
• Implement innovations aligned with sustainability goals

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in environmental management within construction or infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements
• Strong auditing and inspection skills
• Ability to produce and maintain environmental documentation and plans
• Experience in carbon management and sustainability initiatives
• Excellent communication skills for delivering training and toolbox talks
• Competence in obtaining permits and managing consents
• Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS, and environmental certifications are highly desirable
• Experience working on OHL (Overhead Line) and Grid Line projects is essential

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.