Environmental Advisor

Overview

As an Environmental Advisor on the Sizewell C Construction Delivery Team, you ensure environmental and sustainability requirements are integrated into site activities. You will operate within a highly regulated framework, collaborating with clients, contractors, and regulators to sustain compliance and drive performance improvements. The role offers meaningful impact on one of the UK’s flagship infrastructure projects, combining hands-on site work with governance and incident investigations. You will help foster a culture of environmental responsibility and continuous improvement.

Pay / Benefits

• free single medical cover
• digital GP service
• enhanced parental leave pay
• free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections of contractors to identify best practices, gaps, and non-compliances and raise observations.
• Provide clear guidance on environmental legislation, permits, consent conditions, and planning constraints.
• Review Contractors’ Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Risk Assessments (RAMS) for alignment with DCO requirements and SZC standards.
• Support self-assessments and internal audits to ensure legal and company compliance.
• Lead or support environmental incident investigations, producing reports and corrective actions.
• Identify environmental risks and escalate to the Environmental & Sustainability Manager.
• Promote positive environmental behaviours and drive continuous improvement across construction teams.

Key requirements

• Experience in an Environmental Management role on site-based construction or industrial projects.
• Detailed knowledge of UK environmental legislation relevant to construction or industrial installations.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations 2015 and client-contractor responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Degree qualified in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience with an EMS aligned to ISO 14001 (or BS EN ISO 14001).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Influencing abilities
• Independent working style
• UK environmental legislation for construction/industrial installations
• CDM Regulations 2015
• Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001 BS EN ISO 14001

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