Closing Date 2026-02-20 Senior Environmental Advisor Location: Falmer – Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced environmental professional with a passion for sustainability and risk management? Do you have the expertise to provide specialist technical advice on environmental issues while working on high-impact projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in protecting and enhancing the natural environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Enabling Team in Engineering Technical Services (ETS) at Southern Water as a Senior Environmental Advisor. In this role, you will provide expert environmental risk management support across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring sustainable and responsible design, maintenance, and construction processes. You will play a key role in delivering environmental solutions that protect water resources, enhance ecosystems, and contribute to long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities: Provide environmental risk management and technical support throughout project lifecycles. Conduct and oversee environmental surveys, assessments, and mitigation strategies. Manage environmental sub-contractors and contribute to stakeholder engagement. Ensure compliance with environmental laws, planning legislation, and best practices. Skills & Competencies: Degree/Master’s in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field. Reasonable level of experience in environmental consultancy or similar. Working towards or membership of a professional institute (chartered status desirable). Strong written communication, problem-solving, and IT skills. Why Join Southern Water? Southern Water is driving sustainability with a £7.8bn investment (2025-30). Be part of a company shaping the future of water resources. If you’re ready for a rewarding role making a real impact, apply today!