Environmental Manager

Contract Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Enhanced pension

27 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Full private medical cover

Life assurance and health screening

Ongoing professional development and培训

Job summary

Contract Scotland seeks an experienced Environmental Manager to lead environmental delivery across energy and infrastructure projects in North Scotland. You will drive environmental compliance, sustainability initiatives and best practice, working closely with project and site management to ensure regulatory and contractual requirements are met.

The role is site-based with a rotation option for those further away.

Qualifications

• Experience leading environmental teams on major construction/infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated ability to manage permits, licences and environmental risk.
• Strong leadership and communication across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental leadership across major projects.
• Ensure environmental compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Develop and monitor environmental management plans and procedures.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage consents, permits, licences and exemptions.
• Identify and control environmental and sustainability risks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Environmental risk management

Water management & pollution

Education

Chartered IEMA or equivalent

Job description

Environmental Manager - Energy & Infrastructure

Location: North Scotland / Various Project Locations

Salary: Up to £60,000 DOE + flexibility for the right candidate

Working Pattern: Site-based, with a rotation available for candidates living further afield

Are you an experienced Environmental Manager looking for your next opportunity within major energy and infrastructure projects?

We are currently working with a growing environmental team delivering a significant portfolio of energy transmission, substation, overhead line and renewable infrastructure projects across the north of Scotland.

This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to take a lead role across a diverse project portfolio, working closely with project and site management teams to drive environmental compliance, sustainability and best practice.

The Opportunity

As Environmental Manager, you will provide environmental leadership across a range of major infrastructure projects, ensuring robust environmental controls are in place and projects are delivered in line with regulatory, contractual and company requirements.

The portfolio includes projects across:

• Thurso and the surrounding area, including substation, HVDC converter and extension works
• Carrig, Bonar Bridge and Edderton
• Major overhead line works connecting key substations
• Wider energy projects including Berryburn, Blackhillock, Elchies, Clashgowar and Coire Glas

With a substantial and growing workload, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional looking to take on a senior role within the energy and infrastructure sector.

What will you be doing?

• Provide environmental leadership and direction across major projects.
• Work closely with project and site management teams to ensure environmental compliance.
• Implement and monitor environmental management controls, procedures and mitigation measures.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage environmental consents, permits, licences and exemptions.
• Identify environmental and sustainability risks and ensure suitable controls are established.
• Review environmental data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop environmental and sustainability campaigns, improvement plans and initiatives.
• Prepare and review environmental management plans, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Produce environmental reports and presentations for senior management and project stakeholders.
• Support pre-qualification, tender and environmental award submissions.
• Work closely with environmental specialists, consultants and wider project stakeholders.
• Promote strong environmental and sustainability standards across project teams.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an experienced Environmental Manager or Senior Environmental professional with a background in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or energy.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Environmental Manager or senior environmental position.
• A relevant environmental qualification, ideally Chartered IEMA or equivalent.
• Strong practical experience managing environmental risk on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience across areas such as:
• Water management and pollution prevention
• Contaminated land
• Environmental consents and licensing
• DCO / TCPA
• Biodiversity Net Gain
• A strong understanding of Net Zero and carbon reduction principles.
• Experience with carbon measurement and developing initiatives to improve carbon efficiency.
• Experience managing and investigating environmental incidents.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in peatland restoration, conservation or reinstatement would also be advantageous given the nature of the projects.

What's in it for you?

• Up to £60,000 salary
• Annual bonus
• Enhanced pension
• 27 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Full private medical cover
• Life assurance and health screening
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Accommodation provided when working away from home
• £50-£60 overnight allowance when staying away

The role is predominantly site-based, five days per week.

For candidates living approximately 1.5-2 hours from the project locations, a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation can be accommodated, with accommodation provided while on site.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental Manager to take a lead role across a major portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects, with long-term workload and the opportunity to play a key part in the growth of the environmental team.