Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor (Civils/Infrastructure) Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 (DOE) Location: Peterborough/Cambridgeshire with regional travel (including Bedfordshire) Job type: Full-time, permanent Driving licence: Essential Overview We are recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of environmental requirements across a portfolio of civils and infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on, project-facing role, suited to someone who is degree qualified in an environmental discipline, has relevant construction/highways experience, and can work closely with site teams to keep standards high and risks controlled. The role will support a mix of ongoing civils projects, including local authority and national highways framework works, plus a large long-term civils scheme in Bedfordshire. Key responsibilities * Provide environmental support to project teams across civils/highways works, ensuring compliance with legislation, contract requirements and client standards. * Act as the main environmental point of contact for site teams, subcontractors and clients, providing practical advice and guidance. * Develop, implement and maintain project environmental documentation including management plans, aspect/impact registers and related records. * Deliver environmental inductions, briefings and toolbox talks to improve on-site awareness and standards. * Support investigations into environmental incidents/near misses (e.g., spills, pollution risks, nuisance complaints) and implement corrective/preventative actions. * Manage environmental controls and monitoring as required (noise, dust, water management, waste, ecology constraints, pollution prevention). * Ensure permits, consents and approvals are in place and complied with where relevant to the project scope. * Provide environmental input into construction methodology and programme planning to reduce risk and avoid delays. * Liaise with regulators and external stakeholders where required (e.g., Environment Agency, local authorities, landowners). * Produce clear written reports, audit findings and performance updates for project and management teams. Person specification Essential * Degree qualified in an environmental discipline (or equivalent relevant qualification/experience). * Environmental experience within civils, highways, infrastructure or construction. * Strong working knowledge of environmental compliance and practical site controls (waste, water, pollution prevention, nuisance). * Confident communicator who can influence site teams and stakeholders. * Organised, proactive and comfortable supporting multiple sites/projects. * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel. Desirable * Experience supporting framework-based delivery (highways/civils) and client-led compliance environments. * Environmental management system experience (ISO 14001). * IEMA membership (or working towards). Benefits * Salary: £42,000 to £45,000 depending on experience * Holidays: 26 days + bank holidays (5 days reserved for Christmas period) * Benefits platform (discounts, wellbeing support, GP access, counselling) * Death in service * Income protection * Critical illness cover * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle to Work scheme * Enhanced maternity leave How to apply Apply with your CV. If you want to discuss the role before applying, send a message and we’ll share more detail