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.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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.
Who They’re Looking For:
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.
What You’ll Need:
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
What’s On Offer:
Office-based role in Canary Wharf
Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
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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