Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor 📍 Near Henfield, West Sussex 💰 £35,000 - £45,000 + Package An established and highly respected civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join their head office team, supporting a portfolio of complex and high-profile projects across the South. This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take real ownership of environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability initiatives across live construction projects. You will play a central part in ensuring projects are delivered in line with environmental best practice, while also influencing carbon reduction, biodiversity, and wider sustainability strategies. Environmental Advisor - Salary & Benefits Salary £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) Car Allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Company pension scheme Mileage and expenses covered for site travel Ongoing training and development (including IEMA support) Clear progression within a growing infrastructure business Long-term pipeline of secured work Environmental Advisor - Job Overview Ensure environmental compliance across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects Develop, implement, and review CEMPs, SWMPs, and environmental permit applications Coordinate environmental permitting including EA, MMO and discharge consents Oversee environmental monitoring programmes (air, water, noise, biodiversity) Analyse environmental data and produce audit-ready technical reports Liaise with regulators, clients, and specialist consultants (ecology, archaeology, etc.) Support environmental input into tenders, including sustainability and risk strategies Lead environmental incident investigations and implement corrective actions Deliver site-based training, toolbox talks, and environmental awareness sessions Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal/external audits Contribute to sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction, biodiversity net gain and circular economy practices Environmental Advisor - Requirements 3+ years' experience within environmental roles in construction, civil engineering or consultancy Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and permitting processes Experience developing and implementing environmental management plans (CEMPs etc.) Knowledge of environmental monitoring and compliance auditing Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline IEMA membership (or working towards) Knowledge of ISO 14001 management systems Full UK driving licence Desirable: Experience with GIS or environmental data systems CSCS card or site-based experience Exposure to carbon reduction / biodiversity initiatives Why Apply? Work on major infrastructure and environmental-sensitive projects Join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation and secured pipeline Opportunity to take real ownership and influence environmental strategy Mix of office, site and stakeholder engagement - not a desk-bound role Clear route for progression into Senior Environmental or Sustainability roles Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for