Senior Environmental Advisor

  • FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION (UK) LIMITED
  • Hounslow, London
  • Oct 28, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Environmental Advisor

Location: Heathrow.

Key Accountabilities

Contribute to the achievement of the Environmental objectives in accordance with the Ferrovial Construction Policies and Procedures

Assist in writing and reviewing environmental documentation including Environmental Management Plans, Site Waste Management Plan, Dewatering Management Plan etc.

Support the development of briefing and communication strategies to ensure environmental plans and important information is understood and operated by all employees and subcontractors

Support delivery teams in implementing carbon reduction opportunities through the lifecycle of the project, in collaboration with our supply chain partners

Engage with designers on carbon opportunities from concept design through to construction.

Assist in monitoring compliance of construction works on site and relevant documentation in accordance with Works Information, Ferrovial standards and relevant Technical Standards

Assist in carrying out environmental and sustainability reports for the senior team

Support the Project Environmental Manager with investigations and audits

Act as a mentor to other members of the team, such as our graduate cohort

Advise on environmental requirements and best practice, promoting a continuous improvement culture across the site team and Innovation

Support the development of measurement systems to ensure that environmental performance is accurately monitored (e.g. SmartWaste, internal trackers etc)

Support incident investigations, ensuring the comprehensive gathering of supporting evidence

Be familiar with and promote current environmental legislation best practices

Promote customer requirements throughout the business

Adopt and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values.

Take ownership of the work assigned to you.

Adhere to safe working practice regulations on-site and ensuring that all staff comply with the same.

Skills and Competence

We are looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor with:

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels

Excellent written and oral English language

Degree or Masters (All disciplines considered)

Motivated to learn and add value to the team

Analytical thing and problem solving

A proven team player who can effectively work with others

Works well under pressure to meet deadlines

Proactive approach to working and learning

Commercial awareness and an understanding of the industry

Familiar with all Microsoft packages

Interpersonal Skills:

Highly motivated

Logical thinker with a willingness to learn

Resilient and a flexible approach to working

Results driven with strong communication skills

Work independently

Desirable

Familiarity with circular economy concepts and approaches

Experience using carbon assessment tools

Experience in contaminated land

Membership of IEMA or similar

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Environmental construction experience

CSCS Card

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.