Environmental Advisor

Near Henfield, West Sussex £35,000 - £45,000 + Package

An established and highly respected civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join their head office team, supporting a portfolio of complex and high-profile projects across the South.

This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to take real ownership of environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability initiatives across live construction projects. You will play a central part in ensuring projects are delivered in line with environmental best practice, while also influencing carbon reduction, biodiversity, and wider sustainability strategies.

Environmental Advisor - Salary & Benefits

Salary £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Car Allowance 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Mileage and expenses covered for site travel

Ongoing training and development (including IEMA support)

Clear progression within a growing infrastructure business

Long-term pipeline of secured work

Environmental Advisor - Job Overview

Ensure environmental compliance across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects

Develop, implement, and review CEMPs, SWMPs, and environmental permit applications

Coordinate environmental permitting including EA, MMO and discharge consents

Oversee environmental monitoring programmes (air, water, noise, biodiversity)

Analyse environmental data and produce audit-ready technical reports

Liaise with regulators, clients, and specialist consultants (ecology, archaeology, etc.)

Support environmental input into tenders, including sustainability and risk strategies

Lead environmental incident investigations and implement corrective actions

Deliver site-based training, toolbox talks, and environmental awareness sessions

Support ISO 14001 compliance and internal/external audits

Contribute to sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction, biodiversity net gain and circular economy practices

Environmental Advisor - Requirements

3+ years' experience within environmental roles in construction, civil engineering or consultancy

Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and permitting processes

Experience developing and implementing environmental management plans (CEMPs etc.)

Knowledge of environmental monitoring and compliance auditing

Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

IEMA membership (or working towards)

Knowledge of ISO 14001 management systems

Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Experience with GIS or environmental data systems

CSCS card or site-based experience

Exposure to carbon reduction / biodiversity initiatives

Why Apply?

Work on major infrastructure and environmental-sensitive projects

Join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation and secured pipeline

Opportunity to take real ownership and influence environmental strategy

Mix of office, site and stakeholder engagement - not a desk-bound role

Clear route for progression into Senior Environmental or Sustainability roles

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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