Environment Advisor

Environment Advisor

Department: SHEQ & Growth

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ipswich

Reporting To: Andrew Campbell

We are seeking a passionate and motivated Sustainability & Environmental Advisor to join our expanding Environmental and Sustainability team based in East Anglia. This is an exciting opportunity for an environmentally conscious professional to play a key role in supporting environmental and sustainability management across projects within the region.

As Sustainability & Environmental Advisor, you will support the delivery of environmental and sustainability initiatives across the framework, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation while driving best practice and continuous improvement.

Working closely with operational, engineering, and health & safety teams, you will help integrate sustainability into business processes and support the organisation’s wider environmental objectives.

• Support the delivery of sustainability and environmental action plans across the framework
• Provide expert environmental advice and support to internal stakeholders, promoting best practice and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental and sustainability considerations into operations and decision-making
• Conduct environmental audits, assessments, and inspections to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with company procedures and environmental legislation
• Assist in the investigation of environmental incidents, ensuring lessons learned are communicated and preventative actions implemented
• Analyse environmental performance data, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and prepare reports for management review
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, external consultants, clients, and third-party organisations regarding environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance
• Deliver engaging environmental training sessions and awareness campaigns to promote a culture of sustainability
• Assess sustainability risks and opportunities and support the development of environmental management plans for new projects and developments
• Stay informed on emerging environmental trends, technologies, and legislation, assessing potential impacts on company operations
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability goals, targets, and initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
• Relevant professional memberships or certifications such as IEMA, IEEM, IWEM or equivalent are desirable
• Proven experience within environmental management, sustainability, or a related field, ideally within the construction or utilities sector
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulations, and industry best practice
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to collect, analyse, and interpret environmental data effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Self-motivated and proactive, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team
• Experience using environmental management software and reporting tools is advantageous
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to company sites and project locations as required
• Genuine commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility

At OCU Group, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to building a workplace where people feel valued, supported and able to do their best work. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, we may ask candidates to complete an equal opportunity monitoring form. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in selection decisions.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. This means we are committed to offering an interview to candidates with a long-term health condition or disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please contact us at