At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead environmental compliance on major construction projects and drive sustainability outcomes.
- Company: Values-led contractor committed to integrity, innovation, and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enjoy a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on environmental performance and shape project standards.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in environmental advisory roles and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Are you a proven Senior Environmental Adviser with a track record of leading environmental compliance and performance on live construction or infrastructure projects? Do you bring expert capability in CEMP delivery, environmental consents/permits, and influencing site teams and supply chain to meet ISO standards and client/regulatory expectations? This is a chance to take full environmental ownership on a major project, shaping standards, driving continuous improvement and sustainability outcomes, and being the go-to adviser for stakeholders across site, client and regulators.
Join a values-led contractor delivering complex UK projects with a clear commitment to integrity, accountability, innovation, delivery and sustainability. The culture is collaborative and solutions-focused, giving senior specialists the platform to lead, influence and improve outcomes across project teams and the wider supply chain. You’ll be supported by a strong HSE function, while being trusted to take ownership and make a visible impact on environmental performance.
As the Senior Environmental Adviser, you will be the environmental lead on the project, working closely with the project team, stakeholders and supply chain to ensure legal and ISO compliance, strong governance, and excellent on-site delivery.
- Undertaking environmental aspects and impacts assessments and identifying mitigation measures
- Developing and implementing the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) and any project-specific plans (e.g. pollution prevention, waste management)
- Communicating requirements to site teams and supply chain, delivering briefings, training, and toolbox talks
- Managing environmental consents and permits, maintaining registers, and ensuring requirements are discharged to enable works
- Reviewing method statements and risk assessments to ensure environmental protection measures are embedded and implemented
- Supporting and/or implementing environmental monitoring (air, water, noise and/or vibration) where required
- Completing regular site inspections, reporting and closing out issues, and using reporting tools to identify trends and emerging risk
- Leading environmental incident response, investigation, reporting, and liaison with regulators where appropriate
- Supporting internal and external audits and helping to deliver commitments to recognised standards including ISO 14001 and BS 50001
- Building strong relationships with clients, local authorities and other stakeholders, representing the business professionally
- Producing guidance, alerts, reports on environmental performance, and capturing best practice through case studies
- Providing ad-hoc support across other UK sites/projects for audits, training or cover (with reasonable expenses covered)
Proven experience in a senior environmental advisory role within construction, ideally on infrastructure projects. Extensive knowledge of environmental compliance, legal requirements, and site-based environmental risk controls. Proven capability developing and delivering CEMPs and associated environmental management plans. Expert experience managing environmental consents and permits, including registers and discharge of conditions. Strong practical understanding of environmental monitoring requirements (air, water, noise and/or vibration). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients, regulators and local authorities. CSCS card (essential) and SMSTS/SSSTS (desirable).
We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone.
Environmental Advisor/Senior Advisor in Workington employer: Millbank
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on critical defence infrastructure programmes. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, we provide opportunities for professional growth while fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation. Located in a vibrant area, our on-site roles allow you to engage directly with projects, ensuring your contributions are both meaningful and rewarding.
