Environmental Advisor

Principal People; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Car Allowance £5,000

Pension scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical

CPD support

Long-term secured work

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support a long-term water framework across Scotland. The role is hybrid, covering live civils and utilities projects with a strong focus on on-site environmental compliance and stakeholder engagement.

You will work with the HSEQ function across a portfolio of water projects, promoting environmental culture, conducting inspections, and driving continual improvement from day one.

Qualifications

• Environmental qualification or related degree is required.
• IEMA membership or working towards would be advantageous.
• Experience in an Environmental role within construction, utilities, infrastructure, water, power, or civils.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation, EMS, and risk management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance support across live infrastructure and construction projects.
• Support the implementation of the environmental and HS&E strategy across the framework.
• Work closely with operational teams to promote a positive environmental culture.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and ISO 14001 compliance reviews.
• Manage environmental risks and support mitigation measures across projects.
• Support waste management compliance and environmental performance monitoring.
• Liaise with regulators, environmental authorities, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Investigate environmental incidents and non-conformities, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Deliver environmental training, awareness sessions, and best practice guidance.
• Produce environmental reports and support continual improvement initiatives across the framework.

Skills

Environmental awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Site experience

Education

Environmental qualification or related degree

Job description

Environmental Advisor - £45,000-£50,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package - Infrastructure / Water - Scotland - ID: 11629

Are you an Environmental Advisor looking for a role where you can take ownership across major infrastructure projects and work closely with operational teams on live construction sites?

Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support a long-term water framework across Scotland. This is a hybrid role covering multiple infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on practical site support, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement across live civils and utilities works.

This position will support the HSEQ function across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects including mains replacement, distribution network upgrades, reservoir works, and wider utilities projects. The business is looking for an experienced, site-ready Environmental Advisor who can operate independently and confidently engage with operational teams, regulators, and supply chain partners from day one.

What's in it for you?

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company Car / £5,000 Car Allowance + Mileage
• Variable Pension Scheme up to 13%
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (With option to buy more)
• Private Medical (With option to add family)
• CPD, Development & Progression Support
• Long-term secured work within the UK water and infrastructure sector

What you will be doing:

• Providing environmental compliance support across live infrastructure and construction projects
• Supporting the implementation of the environmental and HS&E strategy across the framework
• Working closely with operational teams to promote a positive environmental culture
• Conducting environmental inspections, audits, and ISO 14001 compliance reviews
• Managing environmental risks and supporting mitigation measures across projects
• Supporting waste management compliance and environmental performance monitoring
• Liaising with regulators, environmental authorities, clients, and supply chain partners
• Investigating environmental incidents and non-conformities, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Delivering environmental training, awareness sessions, and best practice guidance
• Producing environmental reports and supporting continual improvement initiatives across the framework

What they are looking for:

• Environmental Qualification or related Degree Level Qualifications
• IEMA membership or working towards would be advantageous
• Experience in an Environmental role within construction, utilities, infrastructure, water, power, or civils.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation, environmental management systems, and risk management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an Environmental professional looking to join a major infrastructure framework with long-term secured work, autonomy in the role, and strong career development opportunities within the utilities and infrastructure sector.