Environmental Sustainability Advisor

About the role

Here at Balfour Beatty, our work inspires communities and advances society. Our commitment to sustainability looks even further – generations further. Join our highways team as a Environmental Sustainability Advisor on the M25 J10 / A3 Wisley Interchange Project and you’ll be part of our legacy.

The purpose of the Environmental Sustainability Advisor is to help manage and ensure that the M25 J10 / A3 Wisley Interchange Project complies with all environmental legislation, consents, objectives, targets and other environmental commitments and planning requirements.

To provide timely environmental sustainability management/assistance, advice, guidance and training to Project Staff. Resolution of on-site difficulties and cascade of Company, Client and legislative requirements.

What you'll be doing

Promote a positive environmental culture through proactive engagement and communications with project teams, including the supply chain.
Assist with the production, reviews and updates of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Opportunities and Risk Assessment, Sustainability Action Plan, Low Carbon Plan and specialist procedures as appropriate;
Coordinate and undertake regular Site inspections with the environmental and construction teams to monitor compliance with the environmental licenses/consents for the works and environmental plans and procedures; implement follow-up corrective actions to ensure compliance with UK regulations and legislation;
Undertake Environmental compliance evaluations, inspections and audits at prescribed intervals – record outputs and liaise with site management to ensure actions are completed.
Assist in investigating environmental incidents and near miss events and share lessons learned.
Collate and report environmental data for project environmental KPI’s.
Assisting with the development of emergency and safety procedures and training of staff in the use and disposal of spillage control equipment, as required;

Who we're looking for

For this role, you will need the following qualities/experience are essential:

Environmental Degree or related discipline (preferred) or NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or IEMA Certificate
Relevant CSCS Card
Full clean UK Driving Licence
Strong understanding of environmental management in a construction environment
Takes ownership and accountability for tasks and sees through to successful completion
Experience of chairing meetings, both with the workforce and supply chain
Strong and effective communication skills to deliver key environmental messages

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

Strong understanding and experience of the construction and civil engineering process, including constraints and requirements of specialist heavy-civils operations (e.g. piling, earthworks, lifting, pavement, drainage etc.)
Investigation (root cause analysis) techniques for incident investigation
Experience in managing others and line management
Ability to seek out and deliver innovative methods of training and instruction, together with adaptive styles of communication with the workforce and staff alike

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.

- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave

- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit 

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: 

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at