Environmental Advisor

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Garelochhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance (if role)

Share-save scheme and other employee福利

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support the Clyde Commercial Framework (CCF) at Faslane. You will provide specialist environmental guidance from ECI through to delivery, working within the SHEQS team and reporting to the Head of SHEQS (CCF).

You will help develop environmental management arrangements, support project teams, ensure compliance, and contribute to environmental excellence across the programme.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Membership of, or working towards, IEMA.
• Experience providing environmental support within construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, or related sectors.
• Demonstrable experience producing EMPs and supporting environmental documentation.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements, and industry best practice.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and waste management activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide framework-level environmental support across multiple project delivery teams.
• Support EMPs and other environmental documentation.
• Offer specialist environmental advice to project teams and stakeholders.
• Act as liaison between Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, client, regulators and authorities.
• Support environmental permitting activities and compliance with legislation.
• Advise on waste management strategies across construction activities.
• Identify and manage environmental risks, impacts and opportunities.
• Promote continuous environmental performance and sustainability improvements.
• Support environmental inspections, audits, monitoring and reporting.
• Contribute to framework-wide environmental management arrangements and initiatives.
• Collaborate with SHEQS colleagues to integrate environmental considerations in planning and delivery.

Skills

Environmental management

IEMA membership

Regulatory knowledge

EMPs development

Construction/Infrastructure experience

ISO 14001 understanding

Education

Environmental/Geography/Ecology degree

Job description

Location

Faslane, Scotland, UK.

About Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK's most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. Through both major projects and long-term frameworks, we are committed to connecting people, places, and communities through responsible infrastructure.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We harness their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient solutions through innovation and collaboration. As part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group, we offer the opportunity to be part of something meaningful and impactful.

Role

We are currently looking for an Environmental Advisor to join our growing team on the Clyde Commercial Framework (CCF) based at HMNB Faslane. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of one of the UK’s most significant defence infrastructure programmes, providing specialist environmental guidance across projects from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) through to delivery.

Working within our SHEQS team and reporting to the Head of SHEQS (CCF), you will play a key role in developing environmental management arrangements, supporting project teams, and ensuring environmental compliance across the framework. This is an exciting opportunity to join the framework at an early stage of development, where you can make a meaningful contribution and help shape environmental excellence across the programme.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide framework-level environmental support across multiple project delivery teams.
• Support projects in the preparation, implementation, and review of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and other environmental documentation.
• Offer specialist environmental advice to operational and support functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as a key liaison between Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, the client, and where required, environmental regulators and statutory stakeholders.
• Support environmental permitting activities, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and project requirements.
• Advise on waste management strategies and good practice across construction activities.
• Assist project teams in identifying and managing environmental risks, impacts, and opportunities.
• Promote continuous improvement in environmental performance and sustainability practices.
• Support environmental inspections, audits, monitoring activities, and reporting requirements.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of framework-wide environmental management arrangements and initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with SHEQS colleagues and project teams to ensure environmental considerations are fully integrated into project planning and delivery.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Ecology, or a related discipline.
• Membership of, or working towards membership of, the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA).
• Experience providing environmental support within the construction, infrastructure, civil engineering, or related sectors.
• Demonstrable experience producing Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and supporting environmental documentation.
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation, compliance requirements, and industry best practice.
• Experience supporting environmental permitting and waste management activities.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and effectively engage with project teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience working on defence, energy, nuclear, or other highly regulated infrastructure projects.
• Experience liaising with environmental regulators and statutory authorities.
• Understanding of environmental management systems and ISO 14001 principles.
• Chartered or Practitioner IEMA status or working towards professional accreditation.

What is in it for you?

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About the Nuclear Business Unit

We believe in delivering responsible nuclear and defence infrastructure.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People 'Two Ticks' accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.