Telent Technology Services Limited
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Environment & Sustainability Advisor Warwick (and other Telent offices as needed) - Agile Working Full time, Permanent Job reference: 2160 Telent is currently seeking an Environment and Sustainability Advisor to join our team. This is a specialist advisory role, helping our Rail and Asset Management divisions reduce carbon emissions, meet legal and ISO14001 requirements, and exceed our customers' sustainability expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience in rail and/or rail asset management, along with a valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification, however, experience in construction, telecoms and utilities or other similar industries would also be welcomed. This position follows an Agile working model, with a requirement to attend a Telent office (Warwick and other Telent offices as needed) at least one day per month. The role also involves working from home and occasional travel to client sites across the UK, so a full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel is essential. Are you passionate about driving meaningful environmental change? At telent, we're committed to sustainability - not just as a goal, but as a responsibility. The Environmental & Sustainability Consultant, will be at the forefront of turning strategy into action. This is a dynamic, UK-wide role with the flexibility of agile working, offering variety, challenge, and the chance to shape real environmental outcomes on critical infrastructure projects. What you'll do: Act as a trusted advisor, providing expert sustainability and environmental guidance to EHS teams and project leaders. Lead environmental risk management and assurance activities, including risk-based audits, inspections, and corrective actions. Drive carbon performance improvement by supporting data collection, analysis, and reporting to meet contract and customer requirements. Safeguard the business by reviewing and managing key environmental risks, including climate change impacts and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with bid, design, and operational teams to embed sustainable practices throughout the project lifecycle, including bid and mobilisation stages. Develop and implement sustainability, carbon reduction, and environmental management plans aligned with ISO 14001 and customer requirements. Provide day-to-day environmental and sustainability advice to project managers, engineers, and site teams across the UK. Support environmental governance activities, including tender submissions, client engagement, permits, incidents, and regulatory interactions where required. Who you are: You're an experienced Environmental or Sustainability professional who thrives in a fast-paced, technical environment, ideally within Rail, Telecoms, Utilities, or Construction or similar industry. You're confident working across teams, influencing at all levels, and passionate about creating sustainable solutions that make a difference. Key Requirements: Professional qualification (minimum PIEMA qualified) A degree holder in Environmental or Suitability or Geographical studies or a relevant equivalent Auditor certified or have proven experience Proven experience advising on sustainability and environmental best practices in operational settings Strong track record in delivering measurable carbon and environmental impact reductions across the product or infrastructure lifecycle Skilled in managing complex technical and change management projects Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK as needed What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: Company Vehicle 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year Company pension scheme Access to the flexible benefits portal A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme Telent Core Values: Be Inclusive Take Responsibility Collaborate Be Customer-focused
