Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Location: Glasgow
Contract: Initial 6 Months, with potential extension
Engagement: Fixed Term Contract, PAYE Temporary or Inside IR35 Contractor

We are recruiting a Senior Environmental & Sustainability Advisor for an established heavy engineering and manufacturing organisation in Glasgow.

This is a senior, environmentally focused position for someone who can take ownership of the environmental agenda within a complex operational environment.

The organisation already has an established Health & Safety function. The requirement now is for an experienced Environmental professional who can provide the specialist knowledge and leadership needed to develop its Environmental Management System, strengthen environmental compliance and support the business on its journey towards ISO 14001 accreditation.

A key part of the role will be assessing the organisation's current environmental position and helping to build the systems, processes and documentation required to establish a robust Environmental Management System.

What will you be doing?

You will work closely with the Head of HSEQ and operational teams across the business, with responsibilities including:

Developing and implementing an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
Supporting the organisation's journey towards ISO 14001 accreditation
Developing and maintaining Environmental Aspects & Impacts
Reviewing environmental legal and compliance requirements
Conducting environmental audits, inspections and risk assessments
Supporting environmental permitting, compliance and regulator engagement
Developing environmental procedures, controls and improvement plans
Monitoring environmental performance and identifying opportunities for improvement
Supporting sustainability, carbon reduction and wider environmental initiatives
Monitoring and reporting environmental KPIs
Supporting environmental considerations associated with site development and operational activities
Working closely with engineering, production, procurement, H&S and senior leadership
Providing environmental guidance, coaching and support across the organisation
Engaging with employees, contractors, regulators and other external stakeholders

What are we looking for?

We are particularly interested in speaking with experienced Environmental or Environmental & Sustainability professionals who have worked within a complex industrial environment.

Ideally, you will have:

Significant experience in an Environmental Management, Environmental Advisor or Environmental Sustainability position
Practical experience of developing or implementing ISO 14001, ideally including involvement through to accreditation
A recognised environmental qualification such as NEBOSH Environmental, ISEP/IEMA, Environmental Management degree/diploma or equivalent
Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and regulatory compliance
Experience developing and managing Environmental Aspects & Impacts
Environmental auditing and inspection experience
Knowledge of sustainability, carbon reduction and environmental performance
Experience working with environmental regulators
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
The confidence to operate autonomously and provide environmental leadership across the businessExperience within heavy manufacturing, engineering, construction, energy, oil & gas, renewables, nuclear, marine or another complex industrial environment would be particularly relevant.

The person

We are looking for someone who is approachable, practical and confident, with the credibility to engage equally well with operational employees, engineering teams and senior leadership.

You should be comfortable challenging existing practices when required, able to explain the reasoning behind your recommendations and confident taking ownership of the environmental agenda rather than waiting to be directed.

Contract

The initial requirement is for 6 months, although there is potential for the assignment to extend depending on both the individual and the requirements of the business.

The organisation is flexible around engagement and can consider candidates interested in a Fixed Term Contract, PAYE temporary assignment or contracting inside IR35.

If you are an experienced Environmental professional looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely influence how environmental management and sustainability are developed within a major industrial organisation, we would be keen to hear from you