At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure environmental compliance and manage waste processes on a major construction project.
- Company: Leading infrastructure organisation with a prestigious project in Reading.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, part-time or full-time options, and exposure to high-profile projects.
- Other info: Opportunity for hands-on site experience and career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on environmental standards in construction.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in environmental compliance and strong client-facing skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We're excited to be partnered with a leading infrastructure organisation delivering a high-profile project in Reading.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to join a major construction programme on an outside IR35 contract basis until the end of 2026.
With the main build phase complete, this role offers a low-risk environmental profile focused on site-based environmental compliance and waste management.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the Principal Contractor remains fully compliant while acting as a trusted environmental interface with the client.
Available on either a part-time basis (2–3 days per week) or full-time, this role offers excellent flexibility alongside exposure to a prestigious project.
What You'll
Doing: Champion Environmental Compliance – Ensure all site activities meet environmental requirements and compliance standards.
Lead Waste Management Oversight – Manage waste-related processes, records, and environmental obligations across the project.
Build Key Client Relationships – Act as a key environmental contact, confidently liaising with the client and project stakeholders.
Provide Site-Based Expertise – Support delivery teams with practical environmental advice and guidance on-site.
Maintain Best-in-Class Standards – Monitor performance, identify improvements, and drive a culture of environmental excellence.
- Who They're
- Looking
For: Experienced Environmental Professional – Proven environmental compliance experience within construction, infrastructure, or major projects.
Solid Client-Facing Skills – Comfortable engaging directly with clients and building trusted stakeholder relationships.
Hands-On Site Experience – Confident working on-site and providing practical environmental support to project teams.
Compliance-Driven Approach – Excellent attention to detail with a proactive mindset towards risk management and assurance.
Security Clearance Eligible – Able to obtain the required security clearance for this project.
Senior Environmental Advisor (Contract - Outside IR35) employer: Shirley Parsons
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.
