Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor (Work Winning)
London, England, United Kingdom

We re partnered with a leading UK-based contractor in the construction and infrastructure sector, recognised for delivering complex, high-profile projects, and they re looking for an Environmental Advisor (Work Winning) to join their team based in Canary Wharf. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence projects at the earliest stage supporting work-winning activities by embedding environmental best practice, identifying risks, and helping shape successful, sustainable outcomes. You ll act as the environmental lead across tenders, working closely with pre-construction, commercial, planning, and sustainability teams to ensure environmental considerations are fully integrated from the outset.

• Lead Environmental Input at Tender Stage Act as the main point of contact for environmental matters across pre-construction, developing clear risk profiles for each opportunity.
• Identify & Manage Environmental Risks Highlight key constraints, required surveys, permits, and licences, ensuring risks are understood early and managed effectively.
• Support Winning Bids Contribute to PQQs and tender submissions, presenting clear environmental strategies to clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate Across Teams Work with commercial and planning teams to ensure environmental risks are accurately costed and programmed.
• Drive Compliance & Best Practice Embed the Environmental Management System (EMS) and support smooth project handovers with robust environmental data and insights.

• Environmental Specialist Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001, with experience in construction, civils, or a related sector.
• Work-Winning Experience Proven ability to support tenders or pre-construction activities with environmental input.
• Confident Communicator Strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence both internal teams and clients.
• Proactive & Solutions-Focused A self-starter who can manage multiple priorities, identify risks early, and deliver practical solutions.

• Degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar role within construction, civils, or a related sector
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and ISO 14001
• Experience interpreting environmental requirements and supporting compliance
• CSCS Card (preferred)
• ISO 14001 Auditor training (desirable)
• Excellent communication, organisational, and presentation skills

• Office-based role in Canary Wharf
• Monday to Friday, 08 00
• Tailored training and development (including SMSTS, auditing, and environmental specialisms)
• Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects at pre-construction stage

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Vacancy Owner: Daniel Kuijper (url removed) () (phone number removed) () (phone number removed)