Ecologist, Environmental Advisor {Engineering

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Environmental Advisor in Glasgow. The ideal candidate will support environmental management and compliance, with experience in ecology and a willingness to travel to project sites. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000, plus additional benefits such as a car allowance and generous holidays.

Benefits

£5,000 Car Allowance

27 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Health benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in ecology, environmental consulting, or similar.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.
• Local to Glasgow or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Implement environmental policies and manage compliance documentation.
• Communicate environmental policies to stakeholders.
• Develop Environmental Management and Emergency Response Plans.

Skills

Ecology

Environmental awareness

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Ecologist, Environmental Advisor (Engineering)

Glasgow

£40,000 to £45,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance 35 hour week + 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Health + much more…

Are you an Environmental Advisor/Consultant/Ecologist or similar with a background in bats/badgers or another relevant area? We are looking for someone to join one of the world's largest UK defence and engineering companies, contributing to a high‑performance organisation known for its training, development and commitment to environmental excellence.

Responsibilities

• Implement the environmental element into the compliance management system, including policies, risk assessments, procedures, guidance notes and related documentation.
• Communicate environmental policies and procedures effectively to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the project’s Environmental Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Environmental Risk Profile, and Aspects & Impact register.
• Create a project‑specific Environment and Sustainability Threats and Opportunities profile within the environmental management platform.
• Lead the continuous improvement of the compliance management system to meet ISO 14001 standards for the site.
• Support the sustainability strategy, focusing on activities in the workplace, marketplace and overall community.
• Perform occasional night and weekend work, with time compensated in lieu.
• Travelling to relevant sites as required (travel costs covered).
• Other responsibilities as required.

Training, development and progression opportunities are available.

The Person

• Local to Glasgow or willing to relocate.
• Able to work occasional nights and weekends.
• Enjoys travelling to project sites.

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