Environmental Advisor in Sittingbourne

A long-established, family-run civil engineering contractor delivering major infrastructure across the UK. The business has been operating for over 55 years, remains privately owned, and is recognised for its strong financial performance including £150m+ annual turnover and a consistently low-risk rating. They employ around 450-480 staff, run one of the UK’s most respected apprenticeship schemes, and maintain a hands-on, stable operational model led by second- and third-generation family members. Their work spans highways, earthworks, flood and coastal defence, renewable energy, quarrying, waste remediation, water infrastructure, slurry lagoons, soil stabilisation, and major enabling works. They are currently delivering multiple nationally significant projects, including reservoir and marine defence schemes. This is a contractor with genuine long-term stability, strong client relationships, and a culture built around practical delivery, internal development, and continuous improvement.

You will join their established HSE function, working closely with the Senior H&S Advisor and the Environment Manager. The role begins on a major project in Kent, with scope to support schemes nationwide as the business continues to grow.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Liaising with site delivery teams to provide advice, support and training on environmental issues affecting construction activities.
• Monitoring energy usage across sites and head office, improving data capture and supporting carbon-reduction performance.
• Completing site inspections and discussing findings and recommendations with project teams.
• Supporting compliance with ISO14001, ISO50001, and environmental licences, permits and consents.
• Leading water pollution prevention measures, particularly silt management on construction sites.
• Assisting sites with environmental documentation including CEMP, waste management plans, aspects/impacts registers and related controls.
• Developing innovative solutions such as renewable energy systems for site compounds and cabins.
• Liaising with environmental specialists, regulators, and client representatives.
• Contributing to written bids for new contracts and industry awards.
• Advising and assisting with audits and accreditations.
• Designing and implementing company-wide initiatives to improve environmental awareness and minimise waste.

What We Are Looking For:

• Willingness to travel, work away and stay overnight when required.
• Experience in an Environment Advisor role, ideally within construction or civil engineering.
• Competent with Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work to deadlines.
• Enthusiastic about environmental and sustainability issues.
• Effective communicator at all levels of the workforce.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Training and Development:

The company invests heavily in staff development, combining on-the-job experience with academic and professional qualifications. Their internal progression culture is one of the reasons they retain long-term employees and consistently promote from within.

Benefits:

• Competitive starting salary
• Company-contributing pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Travel and subsistence allowances while attending site
• All training and professional membership fees paid
• Car allowance
• Long-term career progression with pay increases aligned to experience and responsibility