Senior Environmental Advisor
At BES Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end‑to‑end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all else, safe. Our infrastructure division safeguards key civil infrastructure across the UK and beyond.
What will you be doing?
* Lead environmental management across multiple infrastructure projects (including Network Rail and National Highways).
* Provide expert environmental advice and hands‑on support from tender through to project close‑out.
* Develop and maintain project‑specific Environmental & Social Management Plans (ESMPs) aligned with ISO 14001 and client requirements.
* Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, consents and client standards.
* Plan and deliver environmental inspections and audits, managing any non‑conformities and corrective actions.
* Collate environmental performance data for internal and client reporting, including ESG reporting.
* Engage with clients, regulators, landowners and community stakeholders to support project delivery.
* Deliver environmental training, briefings and toolbox talks to build team competence.
* Support sustainable procurement, supplier due diligence and environmental monitoring across contracts.
Benefits
* A starting salary of £80,000 depending on experience.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Life cover.
* Annual salary review.
* 24 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 4 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays.
* An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year.
* Access to our holiday buy scheme.
* Opportunity for flexible working.
* Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
* Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal.
* Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Company wide volunteering scheme.
* Guaranteed fundraising support for your chosen charity.
Qualifications
* Full membership of a recognised environmental body (e.g. MIEMA, CEnv or equivalent).
* Significant experience in environmental management within construction or infrastructure projects.
* Knowledge of UK environmental legislation and permitting, construction‑phase controls and ESMPs, pollution prevention, waste and materials management, ecology, biodiversity, carbon and energy management, ISO 14001 environmental management systems.
* Desirable: Experience in rail and knowledge of Network Rail standards (e.g. NR/L2/ENV/015); familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
* Strong planning and assurance mindset; confident communicator and influencer across all levels; data‑driven and evidence‑led approach; collaborative and proactive in continuous improvement; resilient, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
We embrace diversity, equality and inclusion. At BES Group, we want our people to know they can be their authentic selves at work.
To apply, click “Apply”. Successful candidates will be required to complete relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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