Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Environmental Sustainability Advisor to support environmental and sustainability initiatives across our construction projects. This role plays a critical part in shaping responsible practices, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement aligned with corporate targets and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Construction Environmental Management Plans and associated documentation
- Provide proactive support and expert advice to operations teams on sustainability matters
- Collect, analyse, and report environmental data including waste, fuel, and procurement metrics
- Conduct regular compliance audits and support resolution of environmental incidents
- Liaise with subcontractors to ensure alignment with environmental control standards
- Support applications for permits, licences, and exemptions, and manage de-registrations
- Assist in site, regional and divisional performance reviews across sustainability domains
- Monitor targets and recommend strategies for environmental improvement
- Develop case studies showcasing sustainable best practices and innovations
- Identify and propose sustainable solutions for projects and industry-wide initiatives
- Design and deliver environmental and climate awareness training sessions
- Create content for internal communications such as advice notes and sustainability reports
- Coordinate and compile submissions for environmental and sustainability awards
- Contribute to PQQs, bids and tenders with sustainability input
- Support implementation of Carbon Management aligned with PAS 2080 accreditation
- Assist in evidence collation for BREEAM and other sustainability certifications
Requirements
Essential:
- Relevant qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
- Knowledge of the construction or infrastructure sector, preferably in an environmental role
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, permits, and compliance
- Demonstrable experience with environmental reporting and data analysis
- Effective communicator with ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders
- Experience delivering training and creating educational resources
- Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (e.g. PAS 2080, BREEAM)
Desirable:
- Chartered Environmentalist or working toward professional accreditation
- Experience contributing to award submissions and innovation projects
- Familiarity with carbon assessment tools and lifecycle analysis
- Experience with digital platforms for sustainability reporting and collaboration
- Awareness of biodiversity, circular economy, and low-carbon procurement practices
