Environmental Advisor - Water & Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Catering; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Pension

Private medical

Annual leave

CPD

Long-term secured work

Job summary

Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support a long-term water framework across Scotland. This hybrid role covers multiple infrastructure projects with a strong focus on practical site support, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement across live civils and utilities works.

You will support the HSEQ function across a portfolio of water projects, including mains replacement and reservoir works.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental compliance support across live infrastructure and construction projects
• Supporting the implementation of the environmental and HS&E strategy across the framework
• Working closely with operational teams to promote a positive environmental culture
• Conducting environmental inspections, audits, and ISO 14001 compliance reviews
• Managing environmental risks and supporting mitigation measures across projects
• Supporting waste management compliance and environmental performance monitoring
• Liaising with regulators, environmental authorities, clients, and supply chain partners
• Investigating environmental incidents and non-conformities, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Delivering environmental training, awareness sessions, and best practice guidance
• Producing environmental reports and supporting continual improvement initiatives across the framework

Skills

Environmental degree

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Site-based experience

Education

Environmental qualification or related degree

IEMA membership (or working towards)

Job description

Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support a long-term water framework across Scotland. This hybrid role covers multiple infrastructure projects with a strong focus on practical site support, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement across live civils and utilities works.

You will support the HSEQ function across a portfolio of water projects, including mains replacement and reservoir works.