Environmental Advisor (Tunnel Construction Project)

Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technician services (). We are currently looking for an Environmental Advisor to join our team for a tunnel construction project in Tilbury, Essex, 100% Onsite .

Project: Tunnel construction project.

Estimated Duration: 6 months . In general, when the project ends, we try to relocate the employee to other projects to ensure continuity.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to environmental objectives in line with company policies and procedures.
• Promote continuous improvement of environmental performance across the project.
• Keep up to date with environmental legislation and best practices.
• Draft/review environmental documentation (Environmental Management Plans, Waste Management Plans, etc.).
• Support briefings and communications so employees and subcontractors understand and apply environmental plans.
• Assist with on-site compliance monitoring and documentation per standards and technical requirements.
• Prepare environmental and sustainability reports for senior management; support audits and investigations.
• Advise on environmental requirements and best practice; champion innovation and continuous improvement.
• Help develop measurement systems (e.g., SmartWaste, internal trackers) and support incident investigations.
• Promote customer requirements; take ownership of assigned work; ensure safe working practices; conduct site audits/inspections, toolbox talks, and ad-hoc environmental training.

Requirements

• Degree or Master’s (Civil, Environmental, or related disciplines considered).
• English C1; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, commercial awareness, and MS Office proficiency.
• Proactive, resilient, results-driven; able to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines; a proven team player.
• Desirable: IEMA (or similar) membership; knowledge of environmental and H&S legislation; CSCS card; prior environmental experience.
• Willing to commute or relocate to Tilbury.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, ~40 hours/week.

Benefits

• 22 vacation days + 8 bank holidays.
• 15 sick days.
• 2 weeks paternity leave.
• 2 weeks accommodation at project start (if needed).
• Travel costs covered to/from project city at start/end of project (if needed).

Note: The description and conditions indicated here are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and general competencies required by the staff. Additionally, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.

At Protecnium, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout our recruitment processes. We welcome applications from talented professionals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

To ensure fairness and accessibility, we also provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates requiring support are encouraged to let us know at the earliest opportunity