Environmental Consultant

CleanTech Talent; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Scotland is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant - Hydrology. The role focuses on providing hydrology input during construction, developing environmental management plans, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a degree related to environmental fields and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers a competitive salary, remote working options, and various employee benefits like health insurance and a profit share scheme.

Benefits

7% employer's pension contribution

25 + 8 Holiday allowance

Health and Wellbeing and Volunteer days

Private Health insurance

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in hydrology, focusing on construction phase drainage.
• Solid understanding of UK environmental and construction sector regulations.
• Experience with construction phase drainage systems and permit compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist hydrology input during construction.
• Develop, review, and implement environmental management plans.
• Monitor water quality and ensure compliance with environmental permits.

Skills

Hydrology expertise

Environmental management

Drainage design

Water quality monitoring

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Hydrological modelling tools

Job description

Environmental Consultant - Hydrology

• Scotland Remote (Central Belt preferred)
• Consultant or Senior considered
• Integral energy projects
• Remote & site based with occasional office visits to Glasgow
• Consultant - £30-£37.5k
• Senior - £40-£47.5k
• Profit share

Naturally Compliant is a post-consent environmental consultancy dedicated to enhancing environmental performance during the construction phase of infrastructure and development of nationally significant projects.

This role blends hydrological expertise - particularly in construction phase drainage - with broader environmental consultancy responsibilities. Youll contribute to Naturally Compliants mission to deliver sustainable, compliant, and high-performing projects across Scotland & the UK.

The Role - Hydrologist

Provide specialist hydrology input during construction, focusing on drainage design, implementation, and compliance.

• Develop, review, and implement environmental management plans and drainage strategies.
• Delivery of site-based environmental assurance and advisory services to clients and contractors.
• Monitor water quality, surface water runoff and sediment control measures.
• Liaise with design teams to influence environmentally sound drainage solutions.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with environmental permits and planning conditions.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to client documentation.
• Support stakeholder engagement and build strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hydrology into broader environmental frameworks.
• Contribute to Naturally Compliants continuous improvement and knowledge sharing culture.

About you

Experience required:

• Minimum 3 years experience in hydrology, with a focus on construction phase drainage.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Solid understanding of UK environmental and construction sector regulations.
• Experience with construction phase drainage systems, water quality monitoring and permit compliance.
• Familiarity with environmental management systems and site-based delivery.

Desirable:

• Membership of CIWEM, ICE or similar professional body.
• Experience working on renewable energy or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of GIS, AutoCAD or hydrological modelling tools.
• CSCS card or equivalent site access certification

Self-Motivation:

• Self-Motivation: Proactive in seeking new opportunities, learning, and staying updated with legislation and best practices.
• Strategic Thinking: Contributing to business development, client relationships and long-term ecological planning.
• Project Management: Coordinating timelines, budgets and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Clear Communicator: Able to explain complex ecological concepts to non-specialists, clients and stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Confident in liaising with landowners, planners, regulators (e.g. NatureScot) and community groups.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to assess ecological data, interpret patterns and make informed decisions.
• Problem-Solving: Creative and practical approaches to ecological challenges, such as habitat restoration or species management.
• Location: Scotland, with the right to work in the UK.

Why join us:

Impact: Make a tangible difference in promoting sustainable practices within the environmental and construction sector.

Support: Work daily with senior leaders in the company, sharing skills, knowledge and industry best practice.

Growth: Be part of a "non-tunnelled" vision approach. Together, were on a mission to elevate standards across our profession and the communities we serve.

Reward:

• Salary banding Senior Consultant £30-50k depending on experience
• 7% employers pension contribution
• 25 + 8 Holiday allowance
• Health and Wellbeing and Volunteer days
• Private Health insurance
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme

If you are driven to make a difference and passionate about elevating environmental performance in the environmental and construction sector, we'd like to hear from you.

Please APPLY NOW or reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent to discuss your application and our opportunity in more detail.

CleanTech Talent are acting as the exclusive hiring partner for Naturally Compliant.