Sustainability Consultant

Senior Consultant @ Advance TRS | Executive Search, Power and Energy

Experience working on OHL (Overhead Line) and Grid Line projects is essential.

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.

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

• 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 SMART Waste
• Assist with Emergency Response Plan and RAMS reviews

• Maintain Consents & Authorisation Register
• Secure waste exemptions and collate evidence
• Draft and submit Section 61 consents

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

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

• 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

Mid-Senior level

Contract

Consulting