The Opportunity
We are looking for a proactive Sustainability & Environmental Advisor to join our growing Environmental & Sustainability team in East Anglia. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving environmental best practice, supporting sustainability initiatives across major projects, and contributing to the organisation’s wider environmental goals within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
As an Environmental Advisor, you will:
- Support the delivery of sustainability and environmental action plans across the framework
- Provide expert environmental advice and support to internal stakeholders, promoting best practice and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate environmental and sustainability considerations into operations and decision-making
- Conduct environmental audits, assessments, and inspections to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with company procedures and environmental legislation
- Assist in the investigation of environmental incidents, ensuring lessons learned are communicated and preventative actions implemented
- Analyse environmental performance data, identify trends and opportunities for improvement, and prepare reports for management review
- Liaise with regulatory agencies, external consultants, clients, and third-party organisations regarding environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance
- Deliver engaging environmental training sessions and awareness campaigns to promote a culture of sustainability
- Assess sustainability risks and opportunities and support the development of environmental management plans for new projects and developments
- Stay informed on emerging environmental trends, technologies, and legislation, assessing potential impacts on company operations
- Support the development and implementation of sustainability goals, targets, and initiatives
Essential
- Proven experience within environmental management, sustainability, or a related field, ideally within the construction or utilities sector
- Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulations, and industry best practice
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to collect, analyse, and interpret environmental data effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Self-motivated and proactive, capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team
- Willingness and flexibility to travel to company sites and project locations as required
- Genuine commitment to environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility
Desirable
- Relevant professional memberships or certifications such as IEMA, IEEM, IWEM or equivalent
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience using environmental management software and reporting tools
OCU offers a flexible and supportive working environment, empowering employees with autonomy, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both career development and wellbeing.
You will be joining a reputable business that is defined by values We care about safety, We make a Positive impact, We lead with Integrity, We deliver to grow, We are One Company United!
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing
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