Location
Central London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Costain has secured extensive work across the water sector to support the AMP 8 investment cycle. As one of seven partners appointed by United Utilities to the Enterprise, we will deliver £5.5bn of projects during Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) from 2025 to 2030, and AMP 9 from 2030 to 2035. Our scope includes project management, design, construction, and commissioning services on design and build schemes throughout the North West and Cumbria region covered by United Utilities. Projects vary in value and cover both infrastructure and non-infrastructure assets on water and wastewater sites alongside wider Enterprise partners.

The Senior Environmental Advisor will lead the Contract Environmental function and provide environmental solutions, enabling the Contract Leadership and Operational Teams to implement the Group SHE Management System across three Cumbria projects (Glebe Road, Hawkshead & Grasmere). This role is site based.

At Costain, we value diverse perspectives that drive innovation. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and believe you can add value to our team, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every criterion. Your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

Experience
- Environmental related experience is essential
- Significant relevant environmental experience in the industry is desirable

About you
- Ability to support and influence Contract Leadership Teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with the SHE Management System and contract environmental performance
- Skilled in delivering training to enable contract teams to implement the SHE Management System successfully
- Experienced in coaching and supporting operational and supply chain contractors in meeting contract environmental requirements
- Proactive in assessing supply chain contractors and supporting the delivery of annual contract and group SHE objectives
- Engaged in environmental assurance programmes and investigations of unplanned events, ensuring lessons learned are shared
- Competent in timely reporting, analysis, and use of environmental data to influence leadership and support improvement plans

Qualifications
- Environmental degree or equivalent (essential)
- PIEMA or equivalent, working towards MIEMA/CEnv (essential)
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Over 5 years relevant environmental experience in the industry (desirable)
- MIEMA, CEnv or equivalent (desirable)