Environmental Advisor - Energy & Sustainability Projects

Thetrupgrade; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays + buy

Discretionary bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health screening

Wedding bonus

Job summary

Murphy in the United Kingdom is recruiting an Environmental Advisor to join the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework. The role focuses on environmental risk management, site inspections, incident investigations, and guidance on permits and compliance across major energy projects.

You will support environmental campaigns, monitor compliance with 14001 standards, and collaborate with in-house SHES specialists and external consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Environmental Advisory role
• Qualified with an Environmental Degree
• Working knowledge of environmental law in construction
• Understanding of practical environmental risk mitigation on major projects
• Knowledge of 14001 standards
• ISEP membership progression desirable

Responsibilities

• Establish and promote best practice in environmental and sustainability matters with SHES.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure compliance with policy and statutory provisions.
• Conduct incident investigations and propose corrective actions.
• Compile environmental statistics for reporting to SHES Management.
• Identify trends in Environmental data and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement Environment & Sustainability campaigns with SHES management.
• Advise project teams on environmental responsibilities and risk controls.
• Ensure required environmental consents/permits are obtained and kept up to date.
• Liaise with external consultants and share best practices within the E&S function.

Skills

Environmental advisory

Environmental risk mitigation

Environmental law (construction)

Ecological mitigation

Permits and consents

Water management

Biodiversity Net Gain

Waste management

Statutory nuisance knowledge

ISEP/PISEP progression

Education

Environmental degree

Job description

Murphy in the United Kingdom is recruiting an Environmental Advisor to join the Energy Team on the SSE ASTI Framework. The role focuses on environmental risk management, site inspections, incident investigations, and guidance on permits and compliance across major energy projects.

You will support environmental campaigns, monitor compliance with 14001 standards, and collaborate with in-house SHES specialists and external consultants.