Environmental Manager

Carbon 60; Helmsdale; On-site; GBP 112,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon 60 is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager for a major energy infrastructure project in Scotland. The role involves leading environmental and sustainability activities across the project, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practice.

The position requires capability to handle demanding stakeholders, substantial documentation, and a proactive approach to environmental risk management.

Qualifications

• Chartered IEMA status preferred
• Experience on major construction, infrastructure, utilities or energy projects
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Good IT skills and ability to challenge site activities when needed

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on environmental and sustainability matters
• Ensure management controls are in place and that personnel understand their environmental responsibilities
• Support site management in maintaining compliance with project environmental requirements
• Lead or support investigations into environmental incidents, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Review environmental performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Develop and implement environmental improvement initiatives and awareness campaigns
• Prepare and review environmental plans, procedures and supporting documentation
• Identify significant environmental risks and ensure appropriate controls
• Manage environmental consents, permits, licences and exemptions as required
• Produce environmental reports, presentations and performance updates
• Support tender submissions and environmental award applications
• Collaborate with project teams, clients, regulators and external stakeholders

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental management

Job description

Environmental Manager - Major Energy Infrastructure Project (Scotland)

Contract: 6 Months possible extension

Start Date: Mid-September 2026

\"All In\" Daily Rate: up to £700 per day Outside IR35

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Environmental Manager to join a major energy infrastructure project in Scotland. You'll lead environmental and sustainability activities across the project, ensuring compliance with legislation, project requirements, and industry best practice.

This is a demanding role suited to a stronger-than-average candidate, someone confident and capable of challenging site activities where required, and comfortable dealing with demanding stakeholders. The role involves more than site presence alone; substantial documentation and compliance work is central to the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on environmental and sustainability matters
• Ensure management controls are in place and that project personnel understand their environmental responsibilities
• Support site management teams in maintaining compliance with project environmental requirements
• Lead or support accident and environmental incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Review environmental and sustainability performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Develop and implement environmental improvement initiatives and awareness campaigns
• Prepare and review environmental and sustainability plans, procedures, and supporting documentation
• Identify significant environmental risks and ensure appropriate controls are implemented
• Manage environmental consents, permits, licences, and exemptions as required
• Produce environmental reports, presentations, and performance updates
• Support tender submissions, pre-qualification activities, and environmental award applications
• Work closely with project teams, clients, regulators, and external stakeholders

Experience & Qualifications

• Chartered IEMA status (or equivalent) preferred
• Strong understanding of environmental management on major construction, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects
• Experience in:
• Waste management
• Water management and pollution prevention
• Statutory nuisance
• Contaminated land
• Ecological mitigation
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
• Environmental permitting and licensing
• DCO and planning consent processes
• Strong understanding of Net Zero principles and carbon reduction strategies
• Experience in carbon measurement and sustainability reporting
• Experience managing and investigating environmental incidents
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Good IT skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to challenge site activities where necessary