Environmental Advisor

Paxton Personnel; Alness; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Competitive pension

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd is recruiting an experienced Environmental Advisor to support environmental compliance and best practice across major energy infrastructure projects in Scotland.

The ideal candidate will guide site teams, contractors and project management, ensuring works meet environmental legislation and company policies. A degree in Environmental Science/Management is required, with strong knowledge of environmental permits, biodiversity and waste management.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related discipline.
• Experience in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and its application to projects.
• Experience in environmental risk assessments and mitigation measures.
• Knowledge of ecological mitigation and biodiversity requirements.
• Understanding of environmental permits, consents, licensing and planning conditions.
• Experience in water management, pollution prevention and waste management.
• Knowledge of contaminated land and statutory nuisance.
• Understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote environmental best practice and sustainability across construction projects.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, policies and procedures.
• Identify environmental risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support environmental incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental performance, maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assist with development and implementation of environmental improvement initiatives.
• Provide environmental advice and support to site teams, contractors and project management.
• Identify and coordinate environmental and ecological permits, licences, consents and exemptions.
• Support compliance with environmental management plans and project requirements.
• Liaise with environmental specialists, ecological consultants and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate environmental documentation and compliance records.
• Collaborate with the Health, Safety and Environmental team to share best practice.

Skills

Environmental legislation

Environmental risk assessment

Biodiversity mitigation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Water management

Pollution prevention

Waste management

ISO 14001 knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Management

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Environmental Advisor to join a well-established and highly respected engineering and construction contractor delivering major energy infrastructure projects across Scotland.

Our client is a leading contractor within the energy sector, specialising in the design, construction and commissioning of large-scale transmission and distribution projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Environmental Advisor to play an important role in supporting environmental compliance, sustainability and best practice across major construction and infrastructure projects.

Working closely with site teams, project management and environmental specialists, you will provide advice and guidance to ensure works are delivered safely, responsibly and in accordance with environmental legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote environmental best practice and sustainability across construction projects.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Identify environmental risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support environmental incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor environmental performance, maintain records and prepare reports.
• Assist with the development and implementation of environmental improvement initiatives.
• Provide environmental advice and support to site teams, contractors and project management.
• Identify and coordinate environmental and ecological permits, licences, consents and exemptions.
• Support compliance with environmental management plans and project requirements.
• Liaise with environmental specialists, ecological consultants and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate environmental documentation and compliance records.
• Work closely with the wider Health, Safety and Environmental team to share best practice and drive continuous improvement.

About You

We are looking for an Environmental Advisor with experience supporting construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects and a strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an Environmental Advisor role.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Experience working within the construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Good working knowledge of environmental legislation and its application to construction projects.
• Experience in environmental risk assessments and mitigation measures.
• Knowledge of ecological mitigation and biodiversity requirements.
• Understanding of environmental permits, consents, licensing and planning conditions.
• Experience in water management, pollution prevention and waste management.
• Knowledge of contaminated land and statutory nuisance.
• Understanding of Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Associate ISEP membership, with progression towards Practitioner membership (PISEP), would be desirable. Support towards professional development will be available.

Experience within energy transmission and distribution projects would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 2 days.
• Additional annual leave based on length of service.
• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay.
• Retail discounts, cashback offers, discounted gym memberships and cycle-to-work scheme