Environmental Advisor - Health & Safety

Environmental Advisor – Health & Safety

Leeds, Wakefield, Washington, Scotland, Hybrid

Permanent – Full Time

Competitive (DOE) + Car / Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits

This is an exciting new role here at Freedom with a focus on the hot topic of Sustainability! You will be reporting into the Environment & Sustainability Manager, within the SHEQ department. This role will support the business by complying with environmental regulations, working across our projects and operations to audit, report and ensure compliance; coordinating aspects of pollution control, waste management, energy efficiency and environmental health, and identifying sustainability opportunities;

working with environmental data to report internally and externally; and maintaining our ISO 14001 accredited environmental management system.

• Contribute to the maintenance of our ISO 14001 accredited environmental management system, including coordinating and maintaining aspects and impacts registers, environmental management plans, site waste management plans and procedures, and supporting onsite environmental documentation.
• Gather, cleanse, analyse and report environmental data to produce reports and data to meet the needs of both the business and clients in line with target dates.
• Audit, monitor, ensure compliance and support initiatives on sites and projects – relating to waste and circular economy, pollution control, carbon and energy efficiency, biodiversity.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep up to date with relevant UK, EU and international regulations and legislation.
• Provide in-house subject matter expertise and environmental support to project teams.
• Support the Environment & Sustainability Manager with environmental investigations.
• Identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption and waste across projects and operations.
• Update and implement appropriate training to staff on environmental awareness, best practice, regulatory changes and emerging environmental issues and mitigation.
• Carry out impact assessments to identify, assess and reduce environmental risks and financial costs.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure environmental expectations and requirements are met across projects.
• Support the Land Management and Ecology teams to ensure projects adhere to biodiversity protection measures.
• Work in partnership with Procurement teams to assess and advise on the sustainability credentials of suppliers and materials.
• Research and promote innovative solutions to support our Net Positive Strategy commitments and operational environmental targets.

• Experience in environmental management and ISO 14001 (up to 5 years) – Proven experience managing and auditing environmental performance, for example, within engineering, construction, or facilities management sectors.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation – Familiarity with UK and EU environmental regulations.
• Data analysis, report writing and presentation skills – Strong ability to analyse data, prepare reports and communicate environmental progress to senior leadership and clients with attention to detail maintaining high standards.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills – Ability to identify environmental risks and propose practical solutions that align with business goals and improve environmental performance.
• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills with stakeholders of all levels and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Full UK Driving licence.
• Environmental degree or equivalent experience – Relevant academic qualification or professional certifications related to environmental management.

At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including:

• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Car Allowance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid / Electric Vehicle)
• Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax‑Free Bikes)
• Ongoing Training & Development Programme

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