Environmental Sustainability Advisor - Civil Engineering - Oxford

We are seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Environmental Sustainability Advisor to support environmental and sustainability compliance and initiatives on our construction projects. This role plays a critical part in shaping responsible practices, monitoring performance, and driving continuous improvement aligned with corporate targets and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Construction Environmental Management Plans and associated documentation
• Provide proactive support and expert advice to operations teams on sustainability matters
• Collect, analyse, and report environmental data including waste, fuel, and procurement metrics
• Conduct regular compliance audits and support resolution of environmental incidents
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure alignment with environmental control standards
• Support applications for permits, licences, and exemptions, and manage de-registrations
• Assist in site, regional and divisional performance reviews across sustainability domains
• Monitor targets and recommend strategies for environmental improvement
• Develop case studies showcasing sustainable best practices and innovations
• Identify and propose sustainable solutions for projects and industry-wide initiatives
• Design and deliver environmental and climate awareness training sessions
• Create content for internal communications such as advice notes and sustainability reports
• Coordinate and compile submissions for environmental and sustainability awards
• Contribute to PQQs, bids and tenders with sustainability input
• Support implementation of Carbon Management aligned with PAS 2080 accreditation
• Assist in evidence collation for BREEAM and/or other sustainability certifications

Essential Criteria

• Relevant qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related field
• Knowledge of the construction or infrastructure sector, in an environmental role
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, permits, and compliance
• Demonstrable experience with environmental reporting and data analysis
• Effective communicator with ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders
• Experience delivering training and creating educational resources
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (e.g. PAS 2080, BREEAM)

Desirable Criteria

• Chartered Environmentalist or working toward professional accreditation
• Minimum 3+ years relevant experience in a similar role
• Previous experience of working on Environment Agency and/or flood alleviation schemes
• Experience contributing to award submissions and innovation projects
• Familiarity with carbon assessment tools and lifecycle analysis
• Experience with digital platforms for sustainability reporting and collaboration
• Awareness of biodiversity, circular economy, and low-carbon procurement practices

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Environmental Advisor and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

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GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or, if already in employment, potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.