Senior Environmental Advisor in Leeds

Equans UK is looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to join our Equans Digital Business based from our Leeds office on a hybrid working arrangement. Equans is a global leader in the energy and services sector, committed to becoming the undisputed driving force in helping our customers transition to a low‑carbon and resilient future. Within Equans Digital, we unlock customer value by integrating innovative solutions that enhance energy systems, building performance, user productivity, and overall asset value. Our diverse portfolio delivers impact across sectors including Defence, Health, Education, and Local and Central Government.

Role Overview

The Senior Environmental Advisor will play a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance for construction projects within Infrastructure Services, initially supporting the Great Grid Upgrade projects on a secondment basis. The role involves a deep understanding of environmental planning requirements, active liaison with site teams and technical specialists, and providing expert advice to ensure all construction activities meet regulatory and company environmental standards.

Key Activities

• Provide expert guidance on construction environmental compliance and planning requirements.
• Liaise closely with site teams, planners, environmental specialists, and regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to environmental legislation and planning conditions.
• Monitor environmental performance and compliance on‑site, identifying risks and recommending mitigation measures.
• Support the delivery of the Great Grid Upgrade projects during an initial secondment period, ensuring robust environmental governance.
• Prepare and review environmental reports, documentation, and compliance records.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between multidisciplinary teams on environmental matters.
• Support continuous improvement in environmental practices and contribute to sustainability goals within Infrastructure Services.
• Following the secondment, transition to other projects across the Infrastructure Services portfolio where environmental expertise is required.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant degree or professional qualification in environmental science, environmental management, or a related discipline.
• Membership or accreditation with a recognised environmental professional body desirable (e.g., IEMA).
• Significant experience working on environmental compliance in construction or infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and environmental permitting processes essential.

What We Offer

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Equans share scheme
• Private GP appointments
• Life cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN, and Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to mental wellbeing app

In support of our positive action drive to address under‑representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.