Environmental Advisor

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Environmental Advisor

This well‑established organisation in the UK water infrastructure sector is looking to appoint an Environmental Advisor / Environmental Planning Advisor / Environmental Planner to support projects across the Severn Trent and Thames Water regions. This hybrid role (2 days wfh per week) includes a great benefits package detailed below and offers ongoing involvement in major treatment works upgrades and new site developments.

The Environmental Advisor will:

* Advise on environmental consenting requirements at design and planning stage.

* Support identification and coordination of EIA / town planning requirements.

* Prepare and assist with documentation for EIA screening and planning applications.

* Coordinate environmental risk reviews and environmental scopes of work.

* Liaise with designers, project managers, regulators and planning authorities.

* Support biodiversity targets and oversee documentation for environmental consents.

The Environmental Advisor should:

* Have experience in environmental management and/or consenting.

* Be used to setting and delivering goals with an organised and flexible approach.

* Be aware of GIS tools (e.g., flood maps, constraints mapping).

* Hold a relevant CSCS card (desirable but not essential).

* Have a full UK driving licence for site visits.

* Ideally have a qualification in an environmental, town planning or related discipline.

The Business:

A respected infrastructure delivery partner operating across long‑term water sector programmes. They offer their Environmental Advisors a collaborative culture, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing, diversity and professional growth. They offer benefits including:

* Competitive salary (typically £38-42k+ depending on experience)

* Hybrid working with 2 days working from home each week

* Car allowance

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)

* Good pension contributions, life assurance, health and private medical cover

* Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

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