Environmental Adviser

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited; Alness; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

34 days annual leave

Accommodation/relocation support

Descripción de la vacante

United Infrastructure Power T&D Limited is seeking an Environmental Adviser for a major project in the Scottish Highlands. Based at the Alness site, you’ll support environmental controls and mitigations across the construction works, working with Ecology and Archaeology specialists and the project teams.

You will help implement the Construction Environmental Management Plan, monitor environmental performance, and provide practical guidance to ensure compliance with legal and client requirements.

Formación

• Qualified in a relevant environmentally based discipline (degree or equivalent).
• Experience on construction projects (desirable).
• Ability to collate and interpret environmental performance data.

Responsabilidades

• Support implementation of environmental strategy and standards.
• Provide technical support for Construction Environmental Management Plan.
• Assist in understanding and communicating environmental obligations.
• Assist in developing environmental training for staff.
• Collaborate with assurance teams on environmental inspections and audits.
• Work with Ecology and Archaeology contractors on site.
• Advise on Peat, Water, and species protection management.

Conocimientos

Environmental monitoring

Data interpretation

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Driving licence

Educación

Environmental degree

Descripción del empleo

Introduction: As the UK transitions towards a low‑carbon energy system under the Government’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, resilient and flexible electricity infrastructure is critical. United Infrastructure supports this transition by delivering fully integrated power infrastructure solutions across transmission and distribution networks. As an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), we deliver end‑to‑end design, construction, and maintenance of electrical networks up to 400kV. What are we looking for: As part of our services, the Power Transmission & Distribution (UIPT&D) services are seeking an Environmental Adviser to support the environmental controls and mitigations in the delivery of a significant project to our client. Based in Alness, Scotland, the project to construct and install energy transmission infrastructure covers approximately 80km of the Scottish Highlands between Loch Buidhe to Beauly. The successful candidate, as well as receiving an industry competitive benefits package will encounter and support the environmental protection and sustainability of almost every species of Scottish flora and fauna to be found across the project landscape, forests and waterways from Eagles and Osprey, Wildcat and Badgers to Greater Crested Newts, adders and Water Voles.

About the Role

Reporting to the Environmental Lead, the role forms part of the Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability and Quality (HSESQ) team in providing technical support and practical guidance to the project teams. The role provides an opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the project with consideration of the environmental controls, mitigations and responsibilities in line with the legal, company, client and other stakeholder’s requirements and responsibilities. The successful candidate will be encouraged to develop their knowledge, skills and experience within the role and will be supported in their development to achieve career growth within the project team and wider UIPT&D HSESQ team as opportunities present themselves across the UK. Operating and administrating from the main site office in Alness, the role spends most of their time at the project worksites monitoring and advising the worksite activities and working with other environmental technical contractors to ensure the minimal impact to the environment is always at the forefront of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of UIPT&D’s environmental strategy and approach to environmental management including the implementation of UIPT&D’s environmental standards.
• Provide technical support to facilitate the Construction Environmental Management Plan to ensure that environmental aspects are appropriately identified and managed and that UIPT&D’s HSSE policy obligations are enacted.
• Assist in the identification, understanding and communication of the legal, industry and contractual environmental obligations placed on UIPT&D and its contractors.
• Assist in the development and provision of training on key environmental aspects to facilitate greater environmental awareness across the business.
• Work with assurance teams in developing and undertaking environmental inspections and audits as required.
• Work closely with environmental technical (Ecology and Archaeology) contractors assigned to the project.
• Provide support on a broad range of environmental management issues e.g. Peat Management, Water Management, Species protection and other Environmental constraints.
• Provision of technical environmental advice and support to project management and workforce to ensure that environmental obligations are effectively supported as per the Construction Environmental Management Plan.
• Assist in the reporting and investigation of environmental incidents and subsequent monitoring to ensure any trends are identified and mitigated effectively.
• Liaise with the Environmental Lead regarding activities at the worksite and the environmental controls, issues, alerts etc.

Qualifications

• Be suitably qualified in a relevant environmentally based discipline (Degree or equivalent) (desirable)
• Be experienced in a similar role on construction projects of a similar type and scale (desirable)
• Have a minimum of 3 years as an Ecological Clark of Works (ECoW), Environmental Clark of Works (EnvCoW) or Environmental Adviser Professional membership of environmental body (desirable)
• An ability to collating and interpreting environmental performance data.
• Practical environmental monitoring skills
• Authoring environmental management processes & procedures
• Conversant with UK/Scottish consenting and environmental legislation
• Environmental inspection and auditing
• Driving licence
• Excellent communication & literacy skills
• Proficient in all aspects of MS Office

Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary with regular reviews in line with the industry sector based upon knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Car/Car Allowance based on your location, the option of a company Car or Car Allowance may be included.
• Holidays 34 days annual leave. (including 8 x public holidays)
• Death in Service.
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Access to United Infrastructure optional benefits package private medical cover, gym discounts, cycle to work, holiday purchase, leisure, and shopping discounts; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.
• Remote Workers Provision of worker accommodation (Where vacancy allows) or support in finding accommodation, Accommodation allowance, Meals/Food allowance, living away from home allowance. (Distance based)
• Commitment to continued professional development: development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests.
• National connections: join experts around the UK who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.

Company Culture

Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. A fast‑paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

Additional Information

United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances.