We have a fantastic opportunity for an Environment & Sustainability Advisor to join our Transport Infrastructure HSEQ Team, working across our Strategic Highway Accounts. This is a full‑time, permanent contract that offers hybrid working, with standard hours of 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday. You will travel to multiple depots across the country and play an important role in enabling the business to demonstrate compliance and achieve continual improvements in environment and sustainability.
Responsibilities
* Work collaboratively with environmental, carbon, and sustainability teams at Amey, clients, partners and the supply chain to deliver zero carbon, nature‑based and best‑practice solutions, reducing our environmental impact.
* Provide environmental advice and support to operational teams to share knowledge effectively.
* Collaborate with Health, Safety, Environment and Quality colleagues to ensure compliance within highways and waste operations.
* Review and communicate changes in environmental laws and standards.
* Identify and address environmental and social issues in decision‑making, updating relevant policies and procedures as needed.
* Help operational teams pinpoint environmental risks and opportunities, improve understanding, and develop control measures, including for emergencies and climate change.
* Support the creation and delivery of environmental and carbon management plans.
* Handle environmental permission applications (e.g. waste, discharge, abstraction) and liaise with regulators as required.
* Assess competence and awareness needs and deliver briefings and training.
* Monitor compliance through inspections and audits.
* Track and analyse environmental performance, including carbon reporting, and produce reports with recommendations for improvement.
* Investigate incidents that may cause or have caused pollution or damage to environmental assets.
* Support ISO 14001 certification for our integrated management systems.
* Participate actively in industry associations, groups and initiatives.
* Promote best practice and innovation to achieve operational excellence.
* Contribute to bids by sharing best practice and case studies.
* Collate, analyse and report on environment and sustainability performance data and insights.
* Provide Work Winning support.
Qualifications
* Experience in Environment, Sustainability and/or Carbon.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, including verbal and written.
* Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships at all levels.
* Good organisational and planning skills.
* Passion for developing your skills both professionally and personally.
* Enthusiasm to be part of a high‑performing team, a self‑starter and a drive for success.
* Desirable: Membership of ISEP (or similar professional membership organisation).
* Must hold a valid driving licence.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary – an annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to reward your contributions.
* Career Growth – clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to senior roles.
* Training Opportunities – comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
* Personal Development – mentorship and access to award‑winning programmes such as Leadership Development, Women@Amey and Multicultural Leadership programmes.
* Pension – a generous scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
* Holidays – at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy additional days.
* Flexible Benefits – options such as additional leave, cycle‑to‑work schemes, charitable giving and gym memberships.
* Exclusive Discounts – access to online portal discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
* Social Impact – 2 paid volunteering days a year and other opportunities to support community initiatives.
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