Environmental Advisor – Water Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Principal People; Dumfries; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Car Allowance £5,000

Pension scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical

CPD support

Long-term secured work

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support a long-term water framework across Scotland. The role is hybrid, covering live civils and utilities projects with a strong focus on on-site environmental compliance and stakeholder engagement.

You will work with the HSEQ function across a portfolio of water projects, promoting environmental culture, conducting inspections, and driving continual improvement from day one.

Qualifications

• Environmental qualification or related degree is required.
• IEMA membership or working towards would be advantageous.
• Experience in an Environmental role within construction, utilities, infrastructure, water, power, or civils.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation, EMS, and risk management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental compliance support across live infrastructure and construction projects.
• Support the implementation of the environmental and HS&E strategy across the framework.
• Work closely with operational teams to promote a positive environmental culture.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and ISO 14001 compliance reviews.
• Manage environmental risks and support mitigation measures across projects.
• Support waste management compliance and environmental performance monitoring.
• Liaise with regulators, environmental authorities, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Investigate environmental incidents and non-conformities, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Deliver environmental training, awareness sessions, and best practice guidance.
• Produce environmental reports and support continual improvement initiatives across the framework.

Skills

Environmental awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Site experience

Education

Environmental qualification or related degree

Job description

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support a long-term water framework across Scotland. The role is hybrid, covering live civils and utilities projects with a strong focus on on-site environmental compliance and stakeholder engagement.

You will work with the HSEQ function across a portfolio of water projects, promoting environmental culture, conducting inspections, and driving continual improvement from day one.