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Construction Environment Advisor

Job Posted: 18 minutes ago

Salary: £ 400 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Derbyshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Construction Environmental Advisor - Major Infrastructure Programme
 Location: Derbyshire
 Duration: Initial 6 months (likely extension)
 Start: ASAP (SC clearance required)
 IR35: Outside
 Working Pattern: 5 days per week on site

Overview
 We're recruiting an Environmental Advisor to join a high-profile, long-term infrastructure programme in Derbyshire. This is a client-side role focused on environmental assurance, governance, and holding the Principal Contractor to account across a range of major construction activities. The position requires strong technical environmental competence within construction, infrastructure, and regulated environments.

Candidates must hold valid Security Clearance (SC) in line with United Kingdom Security Vetting.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day environmental assurance across active construction sites
Ensure the Principal Contractor meets all environmental obligations, permits, and reporting requirements
Review and challenge waste management plans, transfer documentation, and permitting submissions
Oversee environmental controls relating to ground investigation results, contaminated land, asbestos in soils, and materials movement
Support compliance with the client's environmental management strategy and legal requirements
Attend site meetings, audits, and inspections with contractors and internal stakeholdersCandidate Profile

SC-cleared or eligible for clearance
Experience as an Environmental Advisor within construction, civils, infrastructure, utilities, nuclear, defence or other regulated sectors
Strong working knowledge of current environmental legislation, permitting, waste management, and contaminated land
Able to confidently challenge and hold Principal Contractors to account
Strong communication and influencing skills in a client-facing environment
Relevant environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA, degree in environmental discipline, or equivalent experience)This is an excellent opportunity to join a major site undergoing significant investment and transformation. If the role is of interest, please contact Tom Hewat on or (phone number removed).

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Environment, Health and Safety recruitment company. We recruit all roles in the environmental and safety fields, from Environmental Manager and Sustainability Lead through to Environmental Advisor positions.
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