Senior Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsons Ltd

We’re proud to continue our partnership with a leading UK construction and civil engineering company, renowned for delivering major infrastructure projects and creating sustainable solutions that truly make an impact.

We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to take ownership of environmental performance on a high-profile project. This is your chance to be the go-to expert for the project team, with the autonomy to manage environmental strategies while having support when you need it.

What you’ll be doing:

Own the Environmental Strategy – Lead compliance, risk management, and best practice across the project
Set & Maintain the Standards – Develop, implement, and improve the Project Environmental Management Plan and EMS
Protect the Project – Manage pollution prevention, surface water, silt control, waste, noise, dust, and water quality
Drive Sustainability – Support carbon reduction targets and smarter environmental decisions
Own Performance & Reporting – Monitor, analyse, and report environmental data to clients and senior stakeholders
Be the Go-To Expert – Liaise with regulators, clients, and site teams to resolve environmental issues
Lead from the Front – Deliver training, promote environmental awareness, and investigate incidents when they arise

What’s on offer:

Real autonomy to shape environmental outcomes
Flexible working – 1–2 days per week from home
A major project that genuinely matters
A collaborative, supportive team

About you:

Passionate about environmental management
Proven experience in a construction or civil engineering environment
Confident communicator with clients and internal teams

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