Senior Environmental Advisor - Field-based across the Southeast region Do you have a strong background in environmental advisory work with experience in consents or DCO projects?
Are you confident securing permits and approvals from bodies like the EA, Natural England, and Local Authorities?
Would you enjoy a role that combines environmental compliance with hands-on project support across major energy infrastructure?

If so, look no further…

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to support its Energy South team on high-voltage and substation projects. This is a key role combining traditional environmental advisory responsibilities with a focus on managing and supporting environmental consents.

Why the Senior Environmental Advisor role is worth applying for:
Work on nationally significant infrastructure projects with a focus on sustainability and innovation

Take ownership of environmental permitting and DCO-related tasks across the project lifecycle

Join a collaborative and experienced environmental team with a strong development culture

Opportunity to grow into a more senior or specialist role over time

The successful Senior Environmental Advisor will:
Provide advice on environmental compliance, sustainability, and risk across projects

Manage or support construction-related consents, permits, and licenses (e.g., EA, ecology, LA approvals)

Liaise with statutory bodies to ensure timely approvals and compliance with legal frameworks

Support environmental assessments, audits, and incident response in line with ISO 14001

Promote best practices and continuous improvement across the team

You will need:
Experience in an environmental role within infrastructure, civil engineering, or utilities

Familiarity with English permitting systems and DCO-related processes

Confident working with regulators and multi-disciplinary project teams

A degree or equivalent in an environmental or ecological discipline

A full UK driving licence - this is a field-based role

In return, you'll receive:
£50,000 - £60,000 base salary

£400/month car allowance

Private healthcare

Annual bonus scheme

Generous pension and holiday allowance

Flexible employee benefits

If this sounds like your next move, please apply to us at the GS2 Partnership