About the Role
Environmental Advisor📍 Near Henfield, West Sussex 💰 £35,000 - £45,000 + PackageAn 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 & BenefitsSalary £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE)25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysCompany pension schemeMileage and expenses covered for site travelOngoing training and development (including IEMA support)Clear progression within a growing infrastructure businessLong-term pipeline of secured workEnvironmental Advisor - Job OverviewEnsure environmental compliance across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projectsDevelop, implement, and review CEMPs, SWMPs, and environmental permit applicationsCoordinate environmental permitting including EA, MMO and discharge consentsOversee environmental monitoring programmes (air, water, noise, biodiversity)Analyse environmental data and produce audit-ready technical reportsLiaise with regulators, clients, and specialist consultants (ecology, archaeology, etc.)Support environmental input into tenders, including sustainability and risk strategiesLead environmental incident investigations and implement corrective actionsDeliver site-based training, toolbox talks, and environmental awareness sessionsSupport ISO 14001 compliance and internal/external auditsContribute to sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction, biodiversity net gain and circular economy practicesEnvironmental Advisor - Requirements3+ years' experience within environmental roles in construction, civil engineering or consultancyStrong understanding of UK environmental legislation and permitting processesExperience developing and implementing environmental management plans (CEMPs etc.)Knowledge of environmental monitoring and compliance auditingConfident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skillsDegree in Environmental Science or related disciplineIEMA membership (or working towards)Knowledge of ISO 14001 management systemsFull UK driving licenceDesirable:Experience with GIS or environmental data systemsCSCS card or site-based experienceExposure to carbon reduction / biodiversity initiativesWhy Apply?Work on major infrastructure and environmental-sensitive projectsJoin a well-established contractor with a strong reputation and secured pipelineOpportunity to take real ownership and influence environmental strategyMix of office, site and stakeholder engagement - not a desk-bound roleClear route for progression into Senior Environmental or Sustainability rolesBennett 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.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.