Job Details

Environment & Sustainability Adviser

Location:-Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds (flexible to travel)
Type: Contract 6 - 12 months-
Sector: Rail, Infrastructure & Civil Engineering

Are you an environmental professional looking to make a real impact on major infrastructure projects?

We are seeking an Environment & Sustainability Adviser to support the delivery of environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement across a large-scale engineering programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside project and operational teams, helping to drive best practice and improve environmental performance. [Environmen...le Profile | Word]

The Role

As an Environment & Sustainability Adviser, you will provide expert environmental support and guidance to project teams, ensuring environmental risks are effectively managed while promoting a positive sustainability culture across the workforce.-

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental audits and site inspections.
• Provide environmental advice and support to operational and project teams.
• Assist with environmental risk management and compliance activities.-
• Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives.-
• Monitor, analyse, and report on environmental and sustainability performance.-
• Lead and support environmental incident investigations, producing reports and implementing lessons learned.-
• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement environmental improvement projects.-
• Promote environmental best practice and encourage continuous improvement throughout project delivery.-

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in an Environmental Advisor, Environmental Coordinator, Sustainability Advisor, or similar role.
• Previous experience within rail, construction, infrastructure, engineering, or utilities sectors.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance, and sustainability principles.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence teams and promote positive environmental behaviours.
• Strong reporting and analytical capabilities.