Environmental Advisor

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This role is responsible for supporting the on-site delivery of the project’s environmental strategy. Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the Environmental Advisor will support the implementation of all environmental management activities, ensuring full compliance with legal requirements and corporate standards, including Dragados’s ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified systems. This role requires active on-site presence to help embed a strong culture of environmental responsibility across the project delivery team, supporting the delivery of exemplary standards of performance.

• Support the maintenance of the project’s Environmental and Energy Plans, monitoring compliance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and associated management systems.
• Ensure all personnel understand their environmental responsibilities through the delivery of site inductions, toolbox talks, and specific briefings.
• Work closely with construction, design, and commercial teams to ensure environmental risks are understood and appropriate mitigation is incorporated into on‑site activities.
• Conduct regular site inspections and compliance assurance checks, focusing on high‑risk activities to ensure consents and client requirements are consistently met.
• Promote a proactive environmental culture across the project, engaging with the workforce and supply chain to encourage best practices and a collaborative approach to environmental management.
• Act as a point of contact for site‑based regulatory visits and support the Environmental Manager in fostering positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Produce clear and accurate environmental data for the Environmental Manager to support performance and risk management at a strategic level.
• Maintain all environmental documentation, including permits, consents, waste records, and audit findings, ensuring they are consistently up‑to‑date and compliant.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to assist in the implementation of practical, cost‑effective mitigation strategies for environmental risks.
• Support ‘lessons learned’ reviews following environmental activities and incidents to drive continuous improvement in processes and performance.
• Develop and deliver targeted training, including toolbox talks and briefings, to manage risk and improve competency.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey environmental information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• A practical understanding of UK environmental legislation, including the Environment Act 2021 and the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
• Basic commercial awareness, with the ability to balance environmental objectives with project constraints.
• Understanding of NEC contracts is desirable.
• Excellent organisational, task management, and team engagement skills.
• Experience in supporting the implementation of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 certified management systems on construction sites.

• Educated to degree level (BSc or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related Engineering field.
• Graduate Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g., ISEP) working towards Associate/Practitioner membership.
• A valid CSCS Card.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience, preferably in construction environmental management.
• A track record of supporting projects with an excellent safety, quality, and sustainability record.
• Experience interfacing with other contractors, regulators (e.g., Environment Agency), and major infrastructure clients (e.g., Network Rail, National Highways, TfL).

• Effectively engages with colleagues, clients, and regulators to achieve environmental and sustainability objectives.
• Communicates confidently and persuasively, adapting style to positively influence outcomes.
• A results‑driven individual who meets challenging goals with resilience and a determined approach.
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing their own and others' professional and industry knowledge.
• Analytical skills, with the…