Environmental Advisor

Mane Contract Services; Alness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services in Scotland is recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support a major energy infrastructure project based in Alness. The role emphasizes promoting environmental compliance, driving sustainability best practice, and contributing to successful project delivery.

You will work closely with project teams, carry out site inspections, identify environmental risks, and support continuous improvement across the project.

Qualifications

• Previous Environmental Advisor experience required.
• Degree in Environmental Science/Management or related.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation in construction.
• Experience in construction/infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of ecological mitigation and biodiversity protection.

Responsibilities

• Promote environmental and sustainability best practice with the SHES function.
• Carry out site and workplace inspections to ensure compliance.
• Conduct environmental incident investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Collate and submit environmental and sustainability statistics for reporting.
• Review environmental data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Support development and implementation of environmental campaigns and sustainability plans.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Site inspections

Environmental risk management

Sustainability improvement

Collaboration with SHES

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Environmental Management or related

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Advisor to support a major energy infrastructure project based in Alness, Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an environmentally focused professional with construction or infrastructure experience to promote environmental compliance, drive sustainability best practice, and contribute to the successful delivery of major projects.

We’re looking for someone proactive who can work closely with project teams, carry out site inspections, identify environmental risks, and support continuous improvement across the project.

The Role – Key Responsibilities

• Promote environmental and sustainability best practice in collaboration with the SHES function.
• Carry out regular site and workplace inspections to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Conduct environmental incident investigations, analyse findings, and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collate and submit environmental and sustainability performance statistics for reporting purposes.
• Review environmental data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support the development and implementation of environmental campaigns and sustainability improvement plans.

About You

• Previous experience in an Environmental Advisory role.
• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• A working knowledge of environmental legislation and its application within the construction industry.
• Experience in construction or infrastructure projects.
• An understanding of practical environmental risk management, including:
• Ecological mitigation and biodiversity protection.

The Opportunity

• Work on a major energy infrastructure project.
• Collaborate with experienced environmental specialists.
• Help improve environmental performance and sustainability across construction activities.
• Develop your professional skills and progress your environmental career.