Amy Maguire
Sustainability Advisor – Construction / Civil Engineering
A leading civil engineering and construction contractor is currently seeking a Sustainability Advisor to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in the company’s head office in Omagh, with occasional site visits as required. The successful candidate will report directly to the Health & Safety Manager and will play a key role in driving sustainability performance across a range of construction and civil engineering projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a sustainability professional to join a growing organisation committed to environmental responsibility, continuous improvement, and delivering best practice across all project activities.
Role:
• Support the development and implementation of sustainability strategies across construction and civil engineering projects
• Work closely with the Health & Safety Manager to integrate environmental and sustainability objectives into company systems and site operations
• Monitor and report on sustainability performance metrics, including carbon usage, waste management, and resource efficiency
• Conduct site visits to assess environmental compliance and promote best practice sustainability initiatives
• Assist in the preparation of environmental documentation, reports, and compliance submissions
• Promote awareness of sustainability practices across site teams and office-based staff
• Support the implementation of environmental management systems and ISO standards where applicable
• Liaise with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to encourage sustainable practices
• Identify opportunities for improvement in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental impact
• Stay up to date with relevant environmental legislation, regulations, and industry best practice
• Assist in audits and inspections relating to environmental and sustainability performance
Requirements:
• Degree or qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Construction Management, or related discipline
• 2+ years’ experience in a sustainability, environmental, or construction-related role preferred
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and sustainability practices within the construction industry
• Experience working within construction or civil engineering projects is advantageous
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage site and office teams
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting systems
• Full driving licence required for occasional site visits
• Eligible to work in the UK
Salary and Benefits:
• Salary circa €45,000–€55,000 / £38,000–£47,000 depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to develop sustainability function within a growing organisation
• Exposure to a wide range of civil engineering and construction projects
• Based in Omagh with occasional site travel
If you are a Sustainability Advisor considering a new opportunity, please send your CV or contact Amy Maguire for a confidential discussion. You can also email your CV to a.maguire@gpcireland.com.
GPC will not send any applicants’ CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy with extensive experience placing professionals across construction and civil engineering sectors.
