Senior Environmental Advisor - Infrastructure Compliance

Equans UK & Ireland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private GP appointments

Life Cover (1x salary)

Cycle to work

24 days annual leave

Learning opportunities

Employee networks

Job summary

Equans UK is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor with an infrastructure and environmental services background to join our DES business based from the Glasgow office on a hybrid working arrangement. You will ensure environmental compliance for construction projects, liaise with site teams and regulators, prepare reports and maintain environmental governance.

During the initial secondment you will support the Great Grid Upgrade, then redeploy to other Infrastructure Services projects,

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification in environmental science/management.
• Membership with recognised environmental body desirable (e.g., IEMA).
• Significant experience in environmental compliance for construction/infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of planning legislation and environmental permitting processes.
• Proven ability to engage and influence site teams, planners and external specialists.
• Willingness to undertake site visits across the UK and Ireland as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on construction environmental compliance and planning requirements.
• Liaise closely with site teams, planners, environmental specialists, and regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to environmental legislation and planning conditions.
• Monitor environmental performance and compliance on-site, identifying risks and recommending mitigation measures.
• Support the delivery of the Great Grid Upgrade projects during an initial secondment period, ensuring robust environmental governance.
• Prepare and review environmental reports, documentation, and compliance records.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between multidisciplinary teams on environmental matters.
• Support continuous improvement in environmental practices and contribute to sustainability goals within Infrastructure Services.
• Following the secondment, transition to other projects across the Infrastructure Services portfolio where environmental expertise is required.

Skills

Environmental planning

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Construction/infrastructure experience

Site liaison

Education

Degree in environmental science/management

Tools

IEMA membership (desirable)

Job description

Equans UK is seeking a Senior Environmental Advisor with an infrastructure and environmental services background to join our DES business based from the Glasgow office on a hybrid working arrangement. You will ensure environmental compliance for construction projects, liaise with site teams and regulators, prepare reports and maintain environmental governance.

During the initial secondment you will support the Great Grid Upgrade, then redeploy to other Infrastructure Services projects,