At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead environmental compliance and promote sustainability on major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join a leading organisation shaping the UK's significant infrastructure initiatives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities to influence environmental excellence.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while working with top professionals in the field.
- Qualifications: Degree in environmental science or equivalent experience in construction projects.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 60000 £ per year.
We're excited to be partnered with a leading organisation delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping environmental excellence on a nationally important programme, where your expertise will directly influence project success, sustainability, and best practice.
What You'll Be Doing
- Driving Environmental Excellence - Lead the delivery of environmental compliance across construction activities, ensuring high standards are maintained while promoting sustainable best practice.
- Influencing Project Delivery - Partner with project managers, site teams and subcontractors to provide practical environmental advice that supports safe, efficient and compliant project delivery.
- Leading Compliance & Audits - Carry out environmental inspections, audits and performance reporting, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring all consent requirements are met.
- Building Key Relationships - Work closely with regulators, clients and key stakeholders, building collaborative relationships to achieve positive environmental outcomes across the project.
- Supporting & Developing Others - Mentor environmental advisors and technicians, share knowledge across teams and help foster a culture of environmental awareness and continuous improvement.
Who They're Looking For
- Experienced Environmental Professional - Degree qualified in an environmental or scientific discipline (or equivalent experience) with a background supporting major construction or infrastructure projects.
- Technical Expertise - Excellent understanding of Environmental Management Systems, environmental legislation, ISO 14001 principles and the practical application of environmental controls on site.
- Confident Communicator - A relationship builder who can confidently engage with site teams, senior stakeholders, regulators and subcontractors to influence positive environmental performance.
- Proactive Problem Solver - Someone who can identify environmental risks early, implement effective solutions and support teams in achieving compliance without impacting delivery.
- Committed to Excellence - Ideally IEMA Practitioner (or equivalent) with experience across disciplines such as ecology, water management, air quality, noise, waste, pollution prevention or environmental compliance.
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Shirley Parsons is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises health, safety, and wellbeing in the vibrant city of London. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and leadership development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
