Environmental Advisor

Environment Advisor Major UK Civil Engineering Contractor (Family-Run, £150m+ Turnover)

Im recruiting an Environment Advisor for a long-established, family-run civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure across the UK. The business has been operating for over 55 years
, remains privately owned, and is recognised for its strong financial performance including £150m+ annual turnover
, £56m net profit
, and a consistently low-risk rating. They employ around 450480 staff
, run one of the UKs most respected apprenticeship schemes, and maintain a hands-on, stable operational model led by second- and third-generation family members.

Their work spans highways, earthworks, flood and coastal defence, renewable energy, quarrying, waste remediation, water infrastructure, slurry lagoons, soil stabilisation, and major enabling works
. They are currently delivering multiple nationally significant projects, including reservoir and marine defence schemes. This is a contractor with genuine long-term stability, strong client relationships, and a culture built around practical delivery, internal development, and continuous improvement.

Youll join their established HSE function, working closely with the Senior H&S Advisor and the Environment Manager. The role begins on a major project in Kent
, with scope to support schemes nationwide as the business continues to grow.

• Liaising with site delivery teams to provide advice, support and training on environmental issues affecting construction activities.
• Monitoring energy usage across sites and head office, improving data capture and supporting carbon-reduction performance.
• Completing site inspections and discussing findings and recommendations with project teams.
• Supporting compliance with ISO
  14001
  , ISO
  50001
  , and environmental licences, permits and consents.
• Leading water pollution prevention measures, particularly silt management on construction sites.
• Assisting sites with environmental documentation including CEMP
  , waste management plans, aspects/impacts registers and related controls.
• Developing innovative solutions such as renewable energy systems for site compounds and cabins.
• Liaising with environmental specialists, regulators, and client representatives.
• Contributing to written bids for new contracts and industry awards.
• Advising and assisting with audits and accreditations.
• Designing and implementing company-wide initiatives to improve environmental awareness and minimise waste.

• Willingness to travel, work away and stay overnight when required.
• Experience in an Environment Advisor role, ideally within construction or civil engineering.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work to deadlines.
• Enthusiastic about environmental and sustainability issues.
• Effective communicator at all levels of the workforce.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The company invests heavily in staff development, combining on-the-job experience with academic and professional qualifications. Their internal progression culture is one of the reasons they retain long-term employees and consistently promote from within.

• Competitive starting salary
• Company-contributing pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Travel and subsistence allowances while attending site
• All training and professional membership fees paid
• Car allowance
• Long-term career progression with pay increases aligned to experience and responsibility