Senior Environmental Advisor in Ipswich, East Of England

We’re proud to continue our partnership with a leading UK construction and civil engineering company, renowned for delivering major infrastructure projects and creating sustainable solutions that truly make an impact.

We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to take ownership of environmental performance on a high-profile project. This is your chance to be the go-to expert for the project team, with the autonomy to manage environmental strategies while having support when you need it.

What you’ll be doing:

• Own the Environmental Strategy – Lead compliance, risk management, and best practice across the project
• Set & Maintain the Standards – Develop, implement, and improve the Project Environmental Management Plan and EMS
• Protect the Project – Manage pollution prevention, surface water, silt control, waste, noise, dust, and water quality
• Drive Sustainability – Support carbon reduction targets and smarter environmental decisions
• Own Performance & Reporting – Monitor, analyse, and report environmental data to clients and senior stakeholders
• Be the Go-To Expert – Liaise with regulators, clients, and site teams to resolve environmental issues
• Lead from the Front – Deliver training, promote environmental awareness, and investigate incidents when they arise

What’s on offer:

• Real autonomy to shape environmental outcomes
• Flexible working – 1–2 days per week from home
• A major project that genuinely matters
• A collaborative, supportive team

About you:

• Passionate about environmental management
• Proven experience in a construction or civil engineering environment
• Confident communicator with clients and internal teams

Vacancy Reference: PR/028867

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Shirley Parsons Ltd, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Shirley Parsons Ltd, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.

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