Hybrid Environmental Advisor (ISO 14001)

Morson Edge; Cambuslang; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottish Power Transmissions is seeking Environmental Advisors for long-term contract roles based at Cambuslang/Site with hybrid working. Roles cover delivery and development teams and require experience across ISO 14001 systems.

Responsibilities include advising project teams, liaising with regulators, monitoring environmental performance, and developing plans to ensure compliance with environmental legislation. A degree in environmental discipline and 3+ years on-site experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level in a relevant environmental discipline is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of current and developing environmental legislation is essential.
• Strong influencing and consulting/ communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a confident speaker
• Sound planning and analysis skills - anticipate problems and plan solutions.
• Experience of collaboration with contractors.
• Membership of Professional body relevant to this role is desirable.
• Environmental Auditing qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Comply with internal Environmental Management System to preserve ISO 14001 accreditation.
• Provide support and advice to project team prior and throughout construction period to achieve compliance with the statutory environmental requirements.
• Sustain and improve Environmental Procedures to identify and respond to emerging environmental legislation relevant to construction activities.
• Provide proactive, specialist guidance and advice regarding environmental controls, constraints and legislation specific to the project.
• Develop and implement new methods, techniques and practices to improve environmental performance.
• Develop an Environmental Management Plan for the project ensuring that the findings of the surveys and any licences are included.
• Liaise directly with regulators/ stakeholders (such as, but not limited to: NatureScot) throughout the project.
• Manage environmental monitoring and inspection programs to effectively document operational performance, compliance and prepare timely reports required for both internal and external distribution.
• Support the investigation and reporting of environmental incidents.
• Develop and deliver environmental training and awareness initiatives.
• Review Contractors' environmental documentation with particular emphasis on environmental regulations and requirements.

Skills

ISO 14001

Environmental auditing

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder communication

Construction environment

Education

Degree in environmental discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scottish Power Transmissions is seeking Environmental Advisors for long-term contract roles based at Cambuslang/Site with hybrid working. Roles cover delivery and development teams and require experience across ISO 14001 systems.

Responsibilities include advising project teams, liaising with regulators, monitoring environmental performance, and developing plans to ensure compliance with environmental legislation. A degree in environmental discipline and 3+ years on-site experience are preferred.