Ecology Advisor

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international defence recruitment firm is seeking an Ecology Advisor to implement environmental compliance management in Glasgow. You will provide specialist advice on legislative compliance and manage environmental plans. A qualification in Ecology or Environmental Advisory is required, along with a willingness to travel and a valid UK driving license. This role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits including a vehicle allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme with life assurance

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Ecology or Environmental Advisory is essential.
• Must be willing to travel and possess a full UK driving license.
• Must be able to achieve security clearance for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on environmental legislative compliance.
• Manage the project's Environmental Management Plan.
• Implement compliance management system to ISO 14001 standard.

Skills

Knowledge of Ecology or Environmental Advisory

Ability to communicate environmental policies

Project management skills

Education

Environmental or Ecology Qualification

Job description

Overview

MB832: Ecology Advisor — Location: Glasgow (with frequent travel). Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + £5k vehicle allowance. Working Hours: Mon to Fri 37 hours per week. Company Benefits: Generous holiday allowance, Contributory pension scheme with life assurance, Employee share scheme, Employee shopping savings portal, Payment of Professional Fees.

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit an Ecology Advisor on a permanent basis due to growth to cover Glasgow and the surrounding area.

Role purpose

As an Ecology Advisor, you will implement the environmental elements of the compliance management system, including environmental policies, risk assessments, procedures and guidance notes, and will communicate these to internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice on sustainability and environmental legislative and contractual compliance for the project.
• Manage the project's Environmental Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan, Environmental Risk Profile and Aspects and Impact register.
• Develop within the environmental management platform a project specific Environment and Sustainability Threats and Opportunities profile.
• Implementing and continuous improvement of the compliance management system to the ISO 14001 standard for the site.

Skills and Qualifications

• You need knowledge of Ecology or Environmental Advisory.
• You must be willing to travel and have a full UK driving license.
• You must have an Environmental or Ecology Qualification.
• The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.