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Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Business Unit:  Strategic Infrastructure
Requisition Number:  8761

About the role

Our energy. Our planet. Our future.

At National Grid, we have a unique position at the heart of Britain’s energy system, connecting people to the energy they use, safely and reliably. We keep the lights on, so people can go about their daily lives. And we are working to build a cleaner, fairer and affordable energy system that serves everyone. Our environmental vision is to build a sustainable electricity network, which makes a positive contribution to the environment.

 

We’re looking for two experienced Environmental & Sustainability Advisors to join our SHES function within Strategic Infrastructure. In this key role, you’ll work as a respected subject matter expert, ensuring that major infrastructure projects are delivered responsibly, sustainably, and with minimal impact on the environment.

 

You’ll provide first line assurance, guidance, and technical advice to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders across some of the UK’s most high‑profile construction projects.

 

This role is hybrid based, aligned to our projects therefore you'll be open to travel across West Coast of Wales, East Coast of England, Greater London Area, or the East Midlands.

What you'll be doing

  • Develop and implement the approach to environment and sustainability management across the Great Grid Partnership (GGP) projects and non-GGP projects; ensuring environmental risks are effectively managed.
  • Communicate environmental and sustainability requirements clearly and meaningfully to project teams and wider stakeholders, helping to build a culture that is passionate about protecting the environment and shaping the future of the industry.
  • Ensure construction contractors/consultancy partners meet their environmental requirements, providing assurance to the project team that the risks are being appropriately managed.
  • Act as a key technical advisor, offering environmental expertise and supporting project teams and contractors to identify opportunities for innovation and best‑practice delivery.
  • Measure environmental and sustainability performance across the project and ensure all project and programme reporting requirements are met efficiently and accurately.
  • Support investigations into environmental incidents, taking the lead on capturing lessons learned and ensuring they are shared and embedded across the project supply chain.

What we're looking for

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to recruit experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

 

  • Experience as an Environmental and/or Sustainability Advisor on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects.
  • Strong understanding of environmental best practice and sustainable delivery.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills and confidence engaging at all levels.
  • A genuine passion for driving positive environmental and sustainability culture.
  • Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
  • ISEP (or similar) membership - desirable.
  • Full UK driving licence for travel across project locations.

What you'll get

A competitive salary between £54,000 - £65,000 – dependent on capability.

 

As well as your base salary, you will receive a job requirement car, a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

About us

National Grid Strategic Infrastructure is a Business Unit created to propel our grid forward to deliver in 5 years, what has been achieved in the previous 30. By 2030 we aim to have 17 new major infrastructure projects live across England, Scotland and Wales.

 

Here at National Grid, we connect homes and businesses to power, making sure supply and demand match each other. We make sure the lights are on in schools, operating theatres, and sporting arenas; we’re thousands of people working on behalf of millions of people.

 

Our investment in Strategic Infrastructure via The Great Grid Upgrade will mean more home-grown power, greater energy security and a cleaner future.

 

Whatever your role, wherever you work with us, you’ll help us hit stretching targets and achieve our far-reaching goal: to secure, clean energy that supports our world far into the future. Here, you will be at the heart of energy.

More information

This role closes on 25 June 2026 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

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We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

 

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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