Environmental Advisor

Site Environmental Advisor
Location: Cardiff City Centre (within walking distance of Cathays train station)
Salary: Circa £40,000 DOE

Are you passionate about the environment and experienced in site-based environmental management? We're looking for a Site Environmental Advisor (Environmental Clerk of Works) to join our team and support construction projects across South Wales and South West England.

You'll be based primarily on-site, working closely with the site team, Project Ecologist, Environmental Co-ordinator, and other specialists to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, licences, and best practice. This role plays a key part in delivering high environmental standards and effective risk management during construction.

Main Duties
" Conduct site-based environmental auditing and monitoring of works.

" Identify environmental risks in advance and support the contractor in proactive planning and mitigation.

" Review site conditions prior to works and advise on corrective actions where necessary.

" Assist in preparing Construction Environmental Management Plans, method statements, and other key documentation.

" Develop and implement Environmental Permit to Work systems, and maintain ECoW observations and reporting.

" Verify contractor documentation, including RAMS, ITPs, and MAFs, ensuring alignment with project requirements.

" Liaise with contractors, sub-contractors, authorities, and internal project teams on site-related matters.

" Support or participate in Environmental Liaison Group and other consultation meetings.

" Set up and conduct noise, air quality, and water quality monitoring.

" Undertake or coordinate ecological surveys and environmental monitoring.

" Review technical queries and contribute to construction process reviews.

" Perform site inspections and oversee materials management.

" Gather and collate data for environmental awards such as CEEQUAL or Constructing Excellence.

Essential Skills & Experience:
" Minimum of 3 years of relevant, site-based environmental experience.

" Strong understanding of construction methodologies and environmental management on active sites.

" Working knowledge of water management, noise, and air quality monitoring.

" Competent in Microsoft Office 365 (GIS knowledge an advantage; training provided if needed).

" Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

" Strong grasp of Health & Safety and hazard identification.

" Full UK driving licence.

" CSCS card.

" Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM, IEMA).

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
" Degree in Landscape, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering (or equivalent experience).

" Knowledge of early identification and management of invasive non-native species (INNS).

" Holding protected species licences is advantageous.

Benefits:
" Competitive salary: £30,000-£40,000 depending on skills and experience

" 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus 1 extra day per year of service (up to 5 additional days)

" 2 volunteer days per year

" Company pension scheme

" Health insurance coverage

" Paid professional memberships

" Career development opportunities within an established environmental consultancy

" Bespoke training programme, including on-the-job learning, formal training, and CPD

" Opportunities to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Landscape Architects, Ecologists, Environmental Planners, and fellow ECoWs

If you're enthusiastic about making a positive environmental impact within the construction industry and meet the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

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