Job Description
FJR are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for an experienced Environmental and Sustainability Advisor.
This is a permanent role working in the Peterborough area, with hybrid working available.
The main purpose of the role will be lead on the Water Recycling projects across the region, responsible for the delivery of a capital investment programme.
Benefits in the role of Environmental and Sustainability Advisor:
- Salary £40,000 plus car / car allowance
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
- Contribution Pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
Environmental and Sustainability Advisor responsibilities:
- To ensure construction activities comply with environmental legislation and standards by preparing and reviewing environmental documentation
- The role also involves identifying and promoting sustainability initiatives, while supporting the Environment and Sustainability Managers in achieving strategic priorities.
- Prepare and communicate project-specific environmental documentation and requirements
- Conduct site inspections and provide guidance to project teams on environmental best practice
- Drive sustainable behaviours, including reducing waste, energy consumption, and water usage
- Support incident investigations and environmental risk management activities
- Promote environmental innovation and continuous improvement across projects
- Collaborate with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are achieved at key project stages.
- Assist in delivering environmental and sustainability objectives.
Required experience for the Environmental and Sustainability Advisor:
- Experience in environmental management ideally within construction, civil engineering, utilities, water, or infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of contaminated land, waste management, soil testing, ecology, archaeology, statutory nuisance, and environmental incident investigation
- Good understanding of environmental legislation and sustainability best practice
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, with experience using GIS software desirable
- Commercial awareness and a passion for driving sustainable project outcomes
- Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
If you are looking for a fantastic Environmental and Sustainability Advisor opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the ‘apply now’ button.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.