Environmental Advisor

Posted 18 March 2026
Salary Up to £40000 per annum + £5k car allowance
LocationWhitehaven
Job type Permanent
Discipline Nuclear Engineering
ReferenceBBBH23014_1773852666

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an Environmental Advisor to support project and site teams in delivering high environmental standards within a regulated infrastructure environment. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, supporting environmental management plans, carrying out site inspections, and promoting best practice to minimise environmental impact.

Who this role would suit
This role would suit an environmentally focused professional who enjoys working in a site-based environment and engaging with operational teams. It is ideal for someone organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the confidence to support projects, manage environmental risks and promote sustainable practices across complex infrastructure or construction programmes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day environmental support to project and site teams
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits and site requirements
  • Support the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans and risk assessments
  • Conduct site inspections, monitoring activities and environmental audits
  • Promote environmental awareness, sustainability initiatives and best practice across site

Requirements

  • Proven experience in Environmental role
  • Degree qualified in relevant discipline.
  • Experience within Construction, Nuclear, Infrastructure, or similar.

Location Whitehaven
Permanent Full Time, 40 hrs
Salary circa £40k + £5k car allowance
Benefits
25 days holiday (plus 8 days bank holidays)
Up to 8% pension contribution
Private medical insurance

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Contact Jacob for further details -
jacob@es-recruit.com
0161 4166249