Environment & Sustainability Adviser

Environment & Sustainability Adviser

Location: Manchester, Huddersfield and Leeds (flexible to travel)
Type: Contract 6 - 12 months
Sector: Rail, Infrastructure & Civil Engineering

Are you an environmental professional looking to make a real impact on major infrastructure projects?

We are seeking an Environment & Sustainability Adviser to support the delivery of environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement across a large-scale engineering programme. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside project and operational teams, helping to drive best practice and improve environmental performance. Environmen le Profile Word

The Role

As an Environment & Sustainability Adviser, you will provide expert environmental support and guidance to project teams, ensuring environmental risks are effectively managed while promoting a positive sustainability culture across the workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out environmental audits and site inspections.
• Provide environmental advice and support to operational and project teams.
• Assist with environmental risk management and compliance activities.
• Deliver environmental training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on environmental and sustainability performance.
• Lead and support environmental incident investigations, producing reports and implementing lessons learned.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and implement environmental improvement projects.
• Promote environmental best practice and encourage continuous improvement throughout project delivery.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in an Environmental Advisor, Environmental Coordinator, Sustainability Advisor, or similar role.
• Previous experience within rail, construction, infrastructure, engineering, or utilities sectors.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance, and sustainability principles.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to influence teams and promote positive environmental behaviours.
• Strong reporting and analytical capabilities.