Gaia Search
Environmental Advisor – Onshore Wind
Environmental Advisor – Onshore Wind at Gaia Search, based in Glasgow, Scotland, paying £49,000 - £57,700 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £49,000 - £57,700 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · Hybrid
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Research Scientist
About 13% above the going rate for research scientist
Reference jobs/environmental-advisor-onshore-wind-scotland.html
About the role
The Opportunity
A leading UK renewable energy business is looking for an Environmental Advisor to join its onshore wind team in Scotland.
You'll make sure its operational and construction sites meet their planning consents and licences, and you'll run the environmental deliverables that come with them, from habitat management and peatland restoration to biodiversity net gain. The role is hybrid, based in Glasgow or Perth, with regular site visits.
The Role
- Maintain compliance with environmental planning consents, licences and industry standards
- Project-manage Habitat Management Plans, Biodiversity Net Gain plans and monitoring regimes
- Oversee peatland restoration, conservation grazing and forestry management obligations
- Manage contractors, including writing specifications and supporting tenders
- Liaise with regulators, environmental agencies and internal teams
- Build partnerships with local communities on sustainability initiatives
About You
- Practical experience in ecology, habitat management or a related field
- A track record of managing environmental projects, budgets and contractors
- Working knowledge of environmental auditing and inspections (ISO 14001 an advantage)
- Membership of IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM or similar, or working towards it
- Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
- £49,000 – £57,700 plus car or car allowance and performance bonus
- Generous holiday allowance, strong pension and enhanced family leave
- Flexible-first hybrid working
- Wellbeing support, share scheme and volunteering days
Reference: jobs/environmental-advisor-onshore-wind-scotland.html · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 12 Feb 2027 · Listed via Gaia Search
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