Environmental Advisor – Major Infrastructure (Contract)

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

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.