Environmental Advisor

Your new company
You'll be joining an established civil engineering contractor delivering a major infrastructure project on the A9 in Scotland.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of an experienced project team working on a complex, environmentally sensitive construction scheme.

Your new role
As Environmental Advisor, you'll work closely with project managers, engineers and site teams to ensure environmental risks are effectively managed throughout construction.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking environmental inspections, audits and compliance monitoring.
• Supporting Environmental Management Plans and site-specific mitigation measures.
• Monitoring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, consents and planning requirements.
• Advising construction teams on environmental risks and best practice.
• Supporting water quality, pollution prevention, waste, noise and dust management.
• Investigating and reporting environmental incidents and non-conformances.
• Delivering environmental inductions, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Liaising with clients, regulators, consultants and environmental specialists.
• Maintaining accurate environmental records and monitoring data.

What you'll need to succeed
You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Environmental Advisor or within a similar environmental role.
• Experience within construction, civil engineering, highways, infrastructure or utilities.
• A degree or relevant qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Good knowledge of UK environmental legislation and construction environmental management.
• Experience with environmental inspections, audits and compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of water quality, pollution prevention, waste management and environmental incident management.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to advise operational site teams.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience on major highways or infrastructure projects would be particularly advantageous.


What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to work on a major Scottish infrastructure project
• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £45,000
• Exposure to a complex, environmentally sensitive construction scheme
• Work alongside an experienced environmental and project delivery team
• Excellent experience across environmental compliance, monitoring and stakeholder management
• Opportunity to develop your career within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector
• Long-term professional development and progression opportunities

What you need to do now


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