Job Details

Environmental Advisor

Job Description

Overview

The Environmental Advisor will support operational teams across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, providing environmental guidance, assurance and compliance support throughout project delivery. The role will involve a mixture of site visits, audits, stakeholder engagement and environmental management planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide environmental advice and support to operational and project teams across active construction sites.

  • Develop, review and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).

  • Support compliance with environmental legislation, client requirements and company procedures.

  • Manage environmental aspects including:

    • Surface water runoff and pollution prevention.

    • Protected habitats and species.

    • Waste management and environmental controls.

    • Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.

  • Liaise with regulators and external stakeholders as required.

  • Conduct environmental audits and inspections across projects.

  • Support energy management initiatives and energy audits.

  • Contribute to continual improvement of environmental management systems.

Candidate Profile

  • Previous Environmental Advisor experience within construction, civils, infrastructure, utilities or related sectors.

  • Civils experience is strongly preferred.

  • Experience delivering environmental compliance across live construction projects.

  • Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification desirable.

  • Environmental management systems auditing experience beneficial.

  • Candidates from consultancy backgrounds will be considered, although many candidates in the market currently operate on a self-employed or consultancy basis.

  • Open to candidates looking to progress their auditing and environmental careers.

Location & Travel

  • Significant workload currently across Scotland, with additional projects developing throughout England.

  • Future work pipeline expected to continue expanding further south.

  • Travel across England will be required from time to time.

  • Candidates can be based between the Central Belt and the North of Scotland, with flexibility considered for the right individual.