Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading construction company, offering an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Sustainability Advisor to join their team. This role is based in Yorkshire and will support one of the UK’s most high-profile power projects. If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and ready to make a real impact, this opportunity is for you.
Why This Role?
As an Environmental Sustainability Advisor, you will play a key part in delivering environmental and sustainability objectives across large-scale infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with teams both on-site and in the office, ensuring compliance with environmental standards while contributing to long-term sustainability goals. With strong career development potential, this is your chance to grow within a rapidly expanding organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Environmental Support: Provide expert advice and guidance to operational teams on environmental issues.
* Environmental Management: Develop and maintain local environmental management and sustainability plans.
* Compliance & Coaching: Ensure on-site compliance with environmental legislation while coaching teams on controls and mitigation measures.
* Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, clients, and subcontractors.
* Incident Reporting: Investigate and report environmental incidents to the Environment & Sustainability Project Partner, ensuring proper actions are taken.
What We’re Looking For:
* Experience: Proven experience in environmental management, ideally within the construction or related sectors. Familiarity with environmental legislation, ecology, and archaeology mitigation is desired.
* Proactive & Results-Driven: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can handle challenges while delivering tangible environmental benefits.
* Confident Communicator: Excellent communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels, advising on environmental strategy and best practices.
* Willingness to learn: A growth minded individual who is looking to challenge themselves in a fast-paced environment, offering excellent development and career opportunities.
Why Apply?
This is your chance to work on high-impact projects, driving the sustainability agenda within the construction industry. You’ll have the autonomy to lead environmental initiatives and make a lasting difference, all while being part of an organisation committed to innovation and reducing environmental impacts.