Environmental Advisor

Fusion People; Alness; On-site; GBP 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Major Infrastructure Contractor is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join a major infrastructure programme in Scotland on a contract basis. The role focuses on delivering environmental and sustainability objectives, guiding project teams and ensuring compliance with legislation across large-scale works.

You will promote best practices, conduct site inspections, investigate incidents, and collate performance data to drive continuous improvement across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental discipline is required.
• Experience with environmental legislation in construction projects is essential.
• Familiarity with risk assessments and mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Promote environmental and sustainability best practice across project activities.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure compliance with procedures and legal requirements.
• Undertake environmental incident investigations and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collate and report environmental and sustainability performance data.
• Review environmental information to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement environmental campaigns and improvement initiatives.
• Provide advice to project teams on environmental responsibilities and compliance.
• Assist with management of environmental permits, licences and consents.
• Maintain environmental records and ensure contractual and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Environmental legislation

Construction industry

Risk assessment

Biodiversity Net Gain

Ecological mitigation

Site inspections

Education

Degree in Environmental discipline

Job description

Environmental Advisor
Location: Scotland
Company: Major Infrastructure Contractor
Type: Contract | Inside IR35
Salary: £550 per day (Negotiable)

An excellent opportunity for an Environmental Advisor to join a major infrastructure programme and support the delivery of environmental and sustainability objectives across significant projects. This role offers the chance to work alongside project teams, providing expert environmental guidance while contributing to the successful delivery of large-scale infrastructure works.

The Role:

• Promote environmental and sustainability best practice across project activities.
• Carry out regular site inspections to ensure compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements.
• Undertake environmental incident investigations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collate and report environmental and sustainability performance data.
• Review environmental information and identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement environmental and sustainability campaigns and improvement initiatives.
• Provide advice, support, and guidance to project teams on environmental responsibilities and compliance requirements.
• Assist with the management of environmental issues, permits, licences, and consents.
• Maintain environmental records and ensure compliance with legislation, contractual obligations, and company procedures.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an Environmental Advisor position.
• Degree qualified in an Environmental discipline.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation and its application within the construction industry.
• Understanding of environmental risk mitigation on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ecological mitigation, water management, pollution prevention, Biodiversity Net Gain, waste management, statutory nuisance, and contaminated land.
• Experience working within construction, infrastructure, or civil engineering environments.
• Associate ISEP membership or working towards professional accreditation is desirable.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental management systems.

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