Isle of Skye Environmental Lead — On-Site

NRL Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to support the Isle of Skye reinforcement project. This hands-on role focuses on leading compliance recovery, coordinating contractors, and ensuring environmental management governs project delivery on site.

You will review and implement CEMPs, stay up to date with UK and Scottish environmental obligations, conduct inspections, manage non-conformances, and report progress to site leadership. Accommodation and travel terms will be negotiated.

Qualifications

• Substantial environmental management experience on major construction or energy projects.
• Proven CEMP implementation and environmental risk assessment capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of UK/Scottish environmental obligations.
• Confident communicator; able to lead contractors and specialists.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience with electricity transmission, substations, or HVDC projects.
• Work on Scottish infrastructure or ecologically sensitive sites.
• Chartered Environmentalist or IEMA membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead review, update, and implementation of CEMPs and related docs.
• Maintain up-to-date understanding of Scottish environmental legislation, planning conditions, permits, and obligations.
• Conduct inspections, manage non-conformances, and ensure close-out of environmental issues.
• Coordinate Environmental Clerks of Works (ECoWs), ecological specialists, and contractor teams.
• Oversee ecological controls for protected species, habitats, and pre-start checks.
• Manage environmental controls for water, drainage, earthworks, waste, noise, and spill prevention.
• Assess quarry/borrow pit arrangements, haul routes, drainage, and material stockpiles.
• Collaborate with SSEN, RJ McLeod, and other contractors to maintain high compliance.
• Report priorities, responsibilities, and closure evidence to site leadership.

Skills

Environmental management

CEMP implementation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder comms

Driving licence

UK/Scotland rules

HV transmission experience

Earthworks quarry

IEMA membership

Education

Chartered Environmentalist

IEMA membership

Job description

NRL Ltd is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager to support the Isle of Skye reinforcement project. This hands-on role focuses on leading compliance recovery, coordinating contractors, and ensuring environmental management governs project delivery on site.

You will review and implement CEMPs, stay up to date with UK and Scottish environmental obligations, conduct inspections, manage non-conformances, and report progress to site leadership. Accommodation and travel terms will be negotiated.