We are recruiting for an Environmental Advisor with experience supporting environmental compliance and sustainability across construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
This is a project based role suited to somebody who can provide practical environmental support across live construction activities, work closely with site teams and help ensure environmental obligations and standards are effectively managed across a technically complex project environment.
Candidates with experience across heavy civils, infrastructure, energy, utilities or major construction projects would be highly relevant.
The Project
A major infrastructure and renewable energy development near Inverness is now entering delivery and forms part of a significant long duration investment programme supporting the future resilience of the UK electricity network.
The project represents one of Scotland’s most technically complex infrastructure developments and includes:
• Large scale heavy civil engineering works
• Underground and tunnelling activities
• Major reinforced concrete structures
• Power and energy infrastructure
• Associated enabling and supporting works
Our client is a leading international engineering and infrastructure contractor recognised for delivering technically challenging infrastructure and energy projects through collaborative delivery and strong environmental stewardship.
The Role
As Environmental Advisor, you will support multiple project sites across a major infrastructure development and become embedded within project teams, providing day to day environmental support across construction activities.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Supporting environmental delivery across project sites
• Assisting with planning consents and environmental permits
• Supporting waste management and sustainability reporting
• Managing environmental documentation and site management plans
• Supporting environmental audits and compliance activities
• Delivering toolbox talks and supporting workforce awareness
• Managing environmental monitoring requirements, including noise where required
• Working collaboratively with project teams, designers and specialists to improve environmental performance
What We Are Looking For
• Environmental experience within construction, infrastructure or civil engineering
• Understanding of environmental legislation and planning compliance
• Experience working with statutory bodies and stakeholders desirable
• IEMA membership or working toward membership preferred
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexible approach and willingness to support across multiple sites where required
• Experience within heavy civils, energy, utilities or major infrastructure would be advantageous
The project is based near Inverness, Scotland.
Accommodation and travel support will be provided for candidates mobilising from outside the area.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please submit an updated CV
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year