Oxford
3 days ago
Senior Environment Advisor

Are you passionate about driving environmental sustainability in construction? Do you want to be part of a forward-thinking team within a leading contractor, where your work will make a tangible impact? If so, we want to hear from you!

Location: Oxford (Site-Based)

At Laing O'Rourke, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of sustainability. As Senior Environment Advisor, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative and environmentally responsible solutions across our diverse project portfolio in Oxford.

You'll work as part of a dedicated Sustainability Team, collaborating across multiple schemes at different stages of delivery – from pre-construction to completion. Key projects include:
✅ The Ellison Institute of Technology
✅ A major new university facility
✅ Other science and research schemes

As a Senior Environment Advisor, you will:
✔ Drive sustainability initiatives to support our journey towards becoming a net zero company.
✔ Ensure compliance with contractual, client, and ISO14001 environmental management system (EMS) requirements.
✔ Identify and manage environmental risks and opportunities at both pre-construction and delivery stages.
✔ Engage with statutory bodies to obtain necessary environmental consents.
✔ Provide training and guidance on environmental best practices.
✔ Develop and maintain Construction Environmental Management Plans, identifying relevant risks and opportunities and associated mitigation measures.  
✔ Monitor, report, and improve environmental performance through inspections and audits.
✔ Lead environmental incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
✔ Promote initiatives focused on carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and biodiversity protection.

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