Environmental Consultant - Water Specialist

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

Job summary

A dedicated environmental consultancy seeks an Environmental Consultant - Water Specialist to contribute expertise in hydrology and environmental management. Located in Scotland, candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in construction phase drainage. The role involves compliance monitoring, technical reporting, and site inspections. The role offers competitive salary in the range of £30-50k, private health insurance, and a profit share scheme. Passion for elevating environmental performance is essential.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Health and Wellbeing Days

Volunteer Days

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in hydrology, focusing on construction phase drainage.
• Solid understanding of UK environmental and construction sector regulations.
• CSCS card or equivalent site access certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist hydrology input during construction, focusing on drainage design.
• Monitor water quality and implement compliance measures.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with environmental permits.

Skills

Hydrology

Environmental Science

Construction Phase Drainage

Clear Communication

Problem Solving

Education

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

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

About the job Environmental Consultant - Water Specialist

• Scotland Remote (Central Belt preferred)
• Consultant or Senior considered
• Remote & site based with occasional office visits to Glasgow
• 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.
• Deliver 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.
• 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: 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.

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:

Our offer is aimed to support you help our clients deliver excellent projects and includes;

Salary banding Senior Consultant £30-50k depending on experience

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, wed 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.