Hybrid Environmental Advisor - Water Infrastructure Scotland

Principal People; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000

Pension up to 13%

28 days holiday + BH

Private Medical

CPD & progression

Long-term secured work

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support a long-term water framework across Scotland. The role covers live infrastructure projects with hybrid working, focusing on practical site support and environmental compliance alongside operational teams.

You will conduct environmental inspections, engage with regulators and partners, and drive improvements across mains replacement, reservoir works and utilities.

Qualifications

• Environmental qualification or related degree level qualifications.
• IEMA membership or working towards would be advantageous.
• Experience in an Environmental role within construction, utilities, infrastructure, water, power, or civils.
• Good understanding of environmental legislation, environmental management systems, and risk management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing environmental compliance support across live infrastructure and construction projects.
• Supporting the implementation of the environmental and HS&E strategy across the framework.
• Working closely with operational teams to promote a positive environmental culture.
• Conducting environmental inspections, audits, and ISO 14001 compliance reviews.
• Managing environmental risks and supporting mitigation measures across projects.
• Supporting waste management compliance and environmental performance monitoring.
• Liaising with regulators, environmental authorities, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Investigating environmental incidents and non-conformities, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Delivering environmental training, awareness sessions, and best practice guidance.
• Producing environmental reports and supporting continual improvement initiatives across the framework.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Auditing

Education

Environmental Science/Engineering degree

IEMA membership

Job description

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support a long-term water framework across Scotland. The role covers live infrastructure projects with hybrid working, focusing on practical site support and environmental compliance alongside operational teams.

You will conduct environmental inspections, engage with regulators and partners, and drive improvements across mains replacement, reservoir works and utilities.