Environmental Advisor — Scotland Energy & Infrastructure

Contract Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car / car allowance

Annual bonus

Enhanced pension

27 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance and health screening

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support major energy and infrastructure projects across Scotland. The role is site-based with a 10/4 rotation available for those living further away, and offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

You will provide environmental and sustainability advice, carry out site audits, and work with project teams to ensure compliance across multiple disciplines, including ecology, water management, and pollution prevention.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Environmental Advisor or similar role.
• An Environmental or related degree.
• Good working knowledge of environmental legislation within construction.
• Experience in practical environmental risk management on construction or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of environmental consents, permits and licensing.
• Experience in ecology, water management, pollution prevention, waste, biodiversity, peatlands or contaminated land.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with site and project teams.
• Practical, site-focused approach to environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental and sustainability advice and support to project teams.
• Carry out regular environmental inspections and site audits.
• Identify environmental risks and ensure mitigation and controls are implemented.
• Support management of environmental incidents and investigations.
• Ensure environmental consents, permits, licences and exemptions are identified and obtained.
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, project requirements and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate environmental records and reporting information.
• Review environmental data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support environmental and sustainability campaigns and improvement plans.
• Provide practical advice on environmental responsibilities to site and project personnel.
• Work closely with environmental, ecology and other specialist consultants.
• Promote environmental best practice across the projects.
• Support areas including ecological mitigation, water management, pollution prevention, biodiversity, waste and contaminated land.

Skills

Environmental risk management

Site inspection

Environmental compliance

Communication skills

Project teamwork

Education

Environmental degree

Job description

Contract Scotland is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support major energy and infrastructure projects across Scotland. The role is site-based with a 10/4 rotation available for those living further away, and offers a competitive salary plus benefits.

You will provide environmental and sustainability advice, carry out site audits, and work with project teams to ensure compliance across multiple disciplines, including ecology, water management, and pollution prevention.