Environmental Advisor

Shirley Parsons; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking construction company as an Environmental Advisor, where your expertise will drive sustainability and environmental best practices across high-profile projects. This role offers the chance to lead on-site environmental initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations while influencing pre-construction strategies. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, providing actionable advice and fostering a culture of sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real difference in the construction industry, this is your opportunity to shine and contribute to meaningful change.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in environmental management, ideally in construction.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 and environmental management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections and audits to uphold ISO 14001 compliance.
• Provide expert environmental input during pre-construction phases.
• Engage with stakeholders to promote sustainability and compliance.

Skills

Environmental Management

ISO 14001 Compliance

Communication Skills

Sustainability Practices

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Shirley Parsons is partnering with a leading Tier 1 Construction Business, offering an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Advisor to join their team. If you're passionate about environmental management and eager to make a real difference on high-profile projects, this role is for you. Based in Aberdeen or Inverness, you'll play a key role in supporting projects across the region.

Why This Role?

As an Environmental Advisor, you'll be at the forefront of driving sustainability and environmental best practices. From live project delivery to shaping pre-construction strategies, this is your chance to influence meaningful change across multiple construction projects while ensuring environmental compliance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Champion ISO 14001 Compliance: Lead regular inspections and audits to uphold best practices, driving continuous improvement across projects.
• Lead On-Site Environmental Practices: Take ownership of environmental checks, site audits, and assessments, ensuring all projects meet regulatory standards.
• Support Pre-Construction Excellence: Provide expert environmental input during pre-construction phases, enhancing bids with sustainability innovations and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate & Influence: Partner with project teams and clients to promote sustainability, reduce environmental risks, and ensure compliance with company and legal standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven Environmental Expertise: Solid experience in environmental management, ideally within construction or a related sector. Familiarity with ISO 14001 and EMS implementation is highly desirable.
• Proactive & Results-Driven: A self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and can tackle challenges while delivering measurable environmental improvements.
• Engaging Communication Skills: Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear and actionable environmental advice.
• Flexibility & Commitment: Willingness to travel regularly to project sites across the Southern region.

Why Apply?

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. You'll work on high-impact projects that contribute to advancing sustainability in the construction industry. With the autonomy to lead environmental initiatives and collaborate with an organisation committed to reducing environmental impacts, you'll be empowered to make a real difference.