Environmental Advisor

General information

City/town:
Kent
Job field:
Business Support and IT
External closing date:
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Type of contract:
Permanent
ID:
6398

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.


You will be working within the Building Services Operating Unit (OU) based in West Malling, where we are responsible for creating healthy workplaces, comfortable homes, and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact on people and communities. In this role, you will support and assist the OU Environmental Sustainability Manager in delivering the Skanska UK and OU sustainability strategies, objectives, and targets.


We are currently looking for a Environmental Advisor who will support local authority facilities management contract. The role will support teams in their delivery of environmental legislative and contractual requirements, in line with Skanska’s and the clients’ standards, managing environmental risk and maximising opportunity and assisting with H&S compliance. 


As the Environmental Advisor, you will:

  • Support delivery of Skanska UK Sustainability Strategy.
  • Manage compliance across facilities management contracts including inspections, audits, performance reporting and investigation and close out of incidents.
  • Provide guidance, advice and steer on environmental policy and legislation, SUK/EF/OU environmental and carbon strategy, and customer requirements.
  • Assist projects on the delivery of the internal Carbon Management System (CMS).
  • Support operational teams and subcontractors in identifying environmental risks and in embedding environmental management controls into projects and activities.
  • Develop, maintain, implement and coordinate the review of all Environmental Management System (EMS) documentation at project/contract level.


We are looking for:

  • Degree level and/or relevant (+3 years) experience in appropriate environmental discipline.
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation and practical knowledge of waste management
  • Experience in the Building Services sector, including facilities management and/or construction sector is desriable.
  • Experience of working closely with teams, contractors, clients, and other key stakeholders 
  • Knowledge and experience of collating, monitoring, and reporting environmental data 


What we offer:

  • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family  
  • Financial wellbeing and employee assistance  
  • Professional development  
  • Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)  


Inclusion and Diversity 

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.


Flexible working 

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore. 


Reasonable adjustments 

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.


Closing date 

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

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