Title: Environmental Advisor (Newcastle Upon Tyne)

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, North East, NE1 6BL, UK

Company: Principal People Recruitment

Looking to join an established Principal Contractor who have a diverse portfolio of projects?

Want a flexible, regional role where you can make a real impact on environmental performance?

We're supporting a reputable Principal Contractor delivering major Rail and Civil Engineering schemes across the North West. With a healthy programme of secured work and an established delivery team, they're looking for an Environmental Advisor to lead compliance across key sites.

This is a regional position with flexibility, you'll split your time between site visits, the local office and working from home.

Key responsibilities of the Environmental Advisor include:

• Lead environmental compliance and regulatory engagement for the region
• Manage consents, permits, and environmental documentation
• Monitor environmental performance (carbon, noise, water, vibration, waste)
• Conduct audits and support continual improvement initiatives
• Support incident investigation and reporting
• Deliver environmental briefings and awareness sessions
• Track environmental KPIs and produce reports

What's on offer

• Salary of up to £50,000
• Company car (EV/Hybrid Options) or Car Allowance of up to £6.5k
• 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• 9% Pension Scheme
• Plus additional benefits.

Why this role?

• Opportunity to work on significant and diverse Infrastructure projects spanning Rail, Civil Engineering, Utilities and Energy sectors.
• Role scope includes both operational and strategic input – ability to influence at all levels.
• Flexible working model with regional travel and WFH options

What we're looking for:

• Degree in Environmental Management or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience of working within Civil Engineering, Construction, Rail, Utilities, Highways or similar environments

Ready for your next step? Apply now and let's start the conversation.

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