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Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsons
Ampthill · posted 19 August 2026
Job type
contract
Location
Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Category
Energy, Utilities, Oil and Gas

A leading construction contractor is seeking an Environmental Advisor to play a key role on a flagship UK infrastructure programme. This is a high-impact position with genuine influence over project delivery, environmental performance, and long-term sustainability strategy.



Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

What you’ll be responsible for:


  • Shaping environmental and sustainability performance across major construction projects, embedding best practice from design through delivery.
  • Driving carbon, materials, and environmental management strategies that influence real-world project outcomes.
  • Partnering with site teams, engineers, and leadership to turn sustainability commitments into practical, deliverable actions.
  • Engaging with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure compliance while enhancing project reputation and performance.
  • Using data, audits, and reporting to identify risks, drive improvement, and showcase environmental and sustainability impact.


What we’re ideally looking for:


  • A construction-experienced environmental or sustainability professional who thrives in complex, fast-paced project environments.
  • Someone confident influencing site teams and senior stakeholders, translating technical requirements into actionable solutions.
  • A strong understanding of UK environmental legislation, carbon management, and sustainability frameworks (e.g., PAS 2080, ISO 14001, BREEAM).
  • Experience embedding environmental and sustainability processes across live construction projects, not just at policy level. xwzovoh
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset with the drive to shape how major infrastructure projects are delivered more sustainably.
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