Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Contract Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

We are recruiting an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join a leading civil engineering firm in Glasgow. The role will support environmental, carbon and sustainability requirements across projects, working closely with project teams, site personnel, suppliers and subcontractors.

The position covers carbon reporting, environmental documentation (CEMPs, Pollution Prevention Plans), SEPA regulatory compliance, and due diligence across the supply chain, with travel to project sites as

Qualifications

• Experience working on civil engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation relevant to construction.
• Experience with carbon and energy reporting.
• Knowledge of the GHG Protocol.
• Experience preparing environmental documentation (CEMPs, Pollution Prevention Plans).
• Knowledge of SEPA requirements and licensing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Carbon and energy reporting, including GHG Protocol.
• Assessing environmental impact of construction materials.
• Environmental compliance across civil projects.
• Preparing CEMPs, Pollution Prevention Plans and Habitat Management Plans.
• Waste management, pollution prevention and protected species.
• Supporting SEPA regulatory requirements, authorisations and licensing.
• Environmental performance and due diligence across the supply chain.
• Assessing suppliers against environmental, ethical, governance and social value criteria.
• Environmental reporting, data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Site visits and providing practical environmental advice to project teams.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Data analysis

Site-focused

Independent working

Travel willingness

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Location: Glasgow

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working: Office-based with travel to sites

We are working with a leading civil engineering business to recruit an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join their Glasgow team.

This is a varied role supporting environmental, carbon and sustainability requirements across civil engineering projects, working closely with project teams, site personnel, suppliers and subcontractors.

Duties Include

• Carbon and energy reporting, including GHG Protocol
• Assessing the carbon and environmental impact of construction materials
• Environmental compliance across civil engineering projects
• Preparing CEMPs, Pollution Prevention Plans and Habitat Management Plans
• Waste management, pollution prevention and protected species
• Supporting SEPA regulatory requirements, authorisations and licensing
• Environmental performance and due diligence across the supply chain
• Assessing suppliers against environmental, ethical trading, governance, modern slavery and social value criteria
• Environmental reporting, data analysis and continuous improvement
• Site visits, inspections and providing practical environmental advice to project teams

About You

• Experience working on or supporting civil engineering projects
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation relevant to construction
• Experience with carbon and energy reporting
• Knowledge of the GHG Protocol
• Experience preparing environmental documentation, particularly CEMPs and Pollution Prevention Plans
• Knowledge of SEPA requirements and environmental permitting/licensing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• Strong communication skills and a practical, site-focused approach
• A willingness to travel to project sites as required

Civil engineering experience is essential, with experience working within a project or site environment highly desirable.