Environmental Adviser

At YTL Construction UK, we are committed to continuously improving and advancing our environmental and sustainability performance across the organisation. As part of this ongoing drive, we are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and dedicated Environmental Advisor to join our growing SHEQ team. 

This is a challenging and rewarding role where you will form part of an established, expanding environmental team, supporting a variety of operational construction activities in a site-based capacity. We are proud to provide excellent career development opportunities, enabling our people to achieve and exceed their full potential. 

Our environmental team is highly valued within the business, recognised for its in-house expertise, professional approach, and strong integration with operational construction teams — something we believe is key to delivering successful environmental outcomes. 

What You'll Do 

In this varied and hands-on role, you will: 

• undertake planned visits to construction sites and offices, providing professional environmental advice and guidance 
• review environmental performance against legal requirements and internal procedures 
• investigate environmental incidents, near misses, and observations, identifying root causes and preventative measures while sharing lessons learned 
• attend meetings and pre-commencement site briefings to provide expert environmental input, including pollution prevention strategies 
• review and improve site environmental processes and procedures, issuing updates to the wider business 
• collaborate with internal teams including Quality, Construction, and Health & Safety, as well as external partners 
• produce clear and accurate reports following site visits, inspections, and investigations 
• promote best practice and continuous improvement aligned with our ISO 14001 Environmental Management System 
• deliver environmental awareness initiatives, including site-based training and toolbox talks 
• support internal environmental training programmes 
• contribute to social value initiatives across the region 
• assist during external audits, including ISO 14001 accreditation visits 
• support environmental and sustainability data collection and reporting. 

What You'll Need 

We are looking for someone with: 

• proven experience in an environmental advisory role 
• experience conducting environmental inspections and audits 
• strong knowledge of environmental legislation and its practical application 
• experience working within construction environments 
• a solid understanding of health and safety practices 
• knowledge and experience of pollution prevention 
• competence in incident investigation 
• excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities 
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and promote a positive environmental culture 
• a proactive, self-motivated approach with strong attention to detail 
• excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• good IT and report-writing capabilities
• a full UK driving licence. 

Technical Knowledge & Qualifications 

• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation, standards, and policy. 
• Good understanding of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems. 
• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, or a related discipline. 
• Strong understanding of environmental best practices within construction, including pollution prevention planning. 

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.