Environmental Advisor (Morgan Sindall)

Position: Environmental Advisor

Employer: Morgan Sindall Group (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure)

Reference ID: REQN0000855

Work Arrangement: ONSITE

Posted Date: 02/06/2026

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers high-quality complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With frameworks and major schemes spanning nuclear decommissioning at Sellafield, National Grid energy transmission networks, major highways enhancements for National Highways, and high-speed rail programmes, Morgan Sindall provides an environment of innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term career development.

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company that is recognised as one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We’re seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join a flagship National Grid project at Penrhos Substation. Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this is a unique opportunity to work on a complex and environmentally sensitive scheme involving protected species such as great crested newts and red squirrels.

Reporting to the Environmental Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing the environmental aspects of the project, providing day-to-day advice, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and standards. You’ll also support and mentor junior team members, helping to build capability within the team.

Provide day-to-day environmental management and oversight across the project

Offer clear, practical environmental advice to stakeholders at all levels

Support the development and implementation of environmental elements within the Integrated Management System (IMS)

Produce and maintain documentation to support ISO14001 certification

Contribute to environmental strategy, action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives

Lead and participate in environmental inspections, audits, and incident investigations, driving corrective actions

Monitor and report on environmental performance, including monthly metrics (waste, energy, water, fuel)

Support pre-contract and work-winning activities with environmental input

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences, and consents

Deliver environmental training to staff, operatives, and subcontractors

Promote best practice and share lessons learned across the business

Collaborate with the Environmental Manager to enhance processes and documentation

Engage with clients and stakeholders on environmental matters and solutions

You are a knowledgeable and proactive environmental professional with strong site-based experience. You’re confident providing guidance, driving compliance, and balancing environmental priorities within complex construction projects.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Demonstrable experience in a similar role within construction or infrastructure

Experience working in a site-based environment

Strong understanding of environmental legislation and construction-related permits, licences, and consents

Experience working in line with ISO14001 environmental management systems

Proven experience in auditing and incident investigation

Ability to manage environmental risks in complex project environments

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.

Flexible and adaptable working

Family friendly policies and work/life approach

Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme and long service awards

Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)

We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Estimated Remuneration: GBP £35,000 - £48,000 per annum (competitive market rate commensurate with experience)

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