On-Site Environmental Advisor – Civil Infra (Scotland)

Principal People; Thornhill; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000

Car allowance or company car

Pension up to 13%

28 days leave + bank holidays

Private medical cover

CPD support

Job summary

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor for a contractor delivering a long-term infrastructure framework across Scotland. You will support live civils and utilities projects, from mains replacement to capital schemes, with the role spanning multiple sites and a hybrid working pattern.

You will join a supportive environmental team, visit sites to identify risks, advise on workable controls, carry out inspections, support ISO 14001, and help drive waste management and

Qualifications

• Environmental qualification or related degree.
• Environmental experience in construction, civils, utilities, water, power or infrastructure.
• Understanding of environmental legislation, management systems and risk assessment, and be comfortable giving clear advice to operational teams.
• IEMA membership, or progress towards it, would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Visit projects to identify environmental risks, advise site teams and help put workable controls in place.
• Carry out inspections and audits, support ISO 14001 compliance, and guide teams on waste management and environmental performance.
• Investigate incidents, agree corrective actions, deliver environmental briefings and work with the client, regulators and supply chain partners.

Skills

Environmental experience

Risk assessment

Environmental advice

Education

Environmental qualification or related degree

Job description

Principal People are recruiting an Environmental Advisor for a contractor delivering a long-term infrastructure framework across Scotland. You will support live civils and utilities projects, from mains replacement to capital schemes, with the role spanning multiple sites and a hybrid working pattern.

You will join a supportive environmental team, visit sites to identify risks, advise on workable controls, carry out inspections, support ISO 14001, and help drive waste management and