Sentry
Environmental Advisor (Construction & Utilities) - Job Ref. 122
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Company Description: Sentry is an employee-owned farming and rural advisory business with over 50 years of trading experience, supporting clients across agriculture and land-based sectors. The company provides forward-thinking solutions that enable clients to grow their businesses sustainably while protecting the environments in which they operate. Sentry offers a broad portfolio of Advisory and Support Services, including Farming, Estate and Land Management, Business Solutions, Analytics, Environmental Solutions, Financial Support Services, and Business Diversification.
Role Description: We’re looking for an Environmental Advisor to join our team, supporting construction and utility projects across the UK. This is a hands-on role. You’ll be out on site, working with soils, contractors, and landowners, making sure projects are delivered properly and responsibly.
You’ll be right in the middle of project delivery, supporting teams on site and keeping standards high.
You will:
- Monitor construction and infrastructure works on site.
- Carry out site inspections, focusing on soils, earthworks, and reinstatement.
- Complete Records of Condition, from baseline surveys through to sign-off.
- Check contractor work against Soil Management Plans and method statements.
- Manage risks around soil handling, trafficking, and compaction.
- Be able to work flexibly. There will be occasions when you may be required to work additional hours to ensure that site operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
- Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
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You’ll also:
- Oversee soil stripping, storage, and reinstatement.
- Monitor ground conditions and provide practical input on site.
- Support communication with landowners, agents, and contractors.
- Attend site meetings and keep clear records.
- Help with reporting, mapping, and project documentation.
What we’re looking for We’re after someone practical, organised, and ready to learn on the job.
You’ll need:
- A degree, or working towards one, in agriculture, environmental management, soil science, construction, or similar.
- An established and practical agricultural knowledge.
- Soil handling and management knowledge.
- Be able to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels, including clients, landowners, agents, and the site management team.
- Strong organisation and attention to detail.
- Clear communication skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office.
- A willingness to travel to sites across the UK.
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It helps if you have:
- An understanding of UK farming systems or agri-environment schemes.
- Knowledge of soil management and handling.
- Experience in construction, utilities, or infrastructure projects.
- Experience with LandApp, GIS, or similar platforms.
- Confidence working both in the office and out on site.
What you’ll get
- You’ll be part of a team that backs each other and gets stuck in.
- Structured training and development from day one
- A clear Personal Development Plan
- Exposure to a wide range of projects across the UK
- A supportive, experienced team
We’re employee-owned. That means everyone here has a stake in what we do. When the work goes well, it matters to all of us.
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