Environmental Advisor

About the job

We are currently looking for an Environmental Advisor on a contract basis working on a major Tunnelling project in Tilbury.

Project: Large scale infrastructure project

• Contribute to environmental objectives in line with company policies and procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement of environmental performance across the project.
• Keep up to date with environmental legislation and best practices.
• Draft/review environmental documentation (Environmental Management Plans, Waste Management Plans, etc.).
• Support briefings and communications so employees and subcontractors understand and apply environmental plans.
• Assist with on-site compliance monitoring and documentation per standards and technical requirements.
• Prepare environmental and sustainability reports for senior management; support audits and investigations.
• Advise on environmental requirements and best practice; champion innovation and continuous improvement.
• Help develop measurement systems (e.g., SmartWaste, internal trackers) and support incident investigations.
• Promote customer requirements; take ownership of assigned work; ensure safe working practices; conduct site audits/inspections, toolbox talks, and ad-hoc environmental training.

Requirements

• Degree or Master''s (Civil, Environmental, or related disciplines considered).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, commercial awareness, and MS Office proficiency.
• Proactive, resilient, results-driven; able to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines; a proven team player.
• Desirable: IEMA (or similar) membership; knowledge of environmental and H&S legislation; CSCS card; prior environmental experience.
• Willing to commute or relocate to Tilbury.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, -40 hours/week.