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Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsonseast sussex, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Aug 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

We're supporting a leading UK infrastructure services business that's playing a key role in maintaining, renewing and improving some of the country's most critical transport networks, and they're looking for an Environmental Advisor.


This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you'll influence major infrastructure projects, drive environmental best practice and help shape a more sustainable future. From working alongside project teams and clients to leading environmental initiatives across complex programmes, this position offers genuine variety, responsibility and the chance to make a real impact.


What You'll Be Doing:


  • Influencing Major Infrastructure Projects – Provide expert environmental and sustainability guidance across projects from tender stage through to construction and delivery.
  • Building Key Stakeholder Relationships – Partner with clients, regulators, suppliers and operational teams to ensure environmental requirements are successfully embedded.
  • Leading Environmental Compliance – Manage audits, inspections and environmental management systems while maintaining industry-leading standards.
  • Driving Sustainability & Innovation – Champion resource efficiency, carbon reduction and continuous improvement across multiple projects.
  • Being the Go-To Environmental Expert – Deliver training, share best practice and provide specialist advice that helps projects succeed.


Who They're Looking For:


  • A Qualified Environmental Professional – Degree-qualified in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related discipline.
  • An Exceptional Communicator – Someone who can confidently influence, engage and build relationships with stakeholders at every level.
  • A Practical Problem Solver – A solutions-focused professional who can identify environmental risks and deliver pragmatic, commercially minded advice.
  • An Infrastructure Specialist – Experience within infrastructure, highways, utilities or related sectors will be highly advantageous.
  • An Ambitious Environmental Champion – A proactive individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to continuous professional development.

Skills

Compliance
Continuous Improvement

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