Senior Environmental Consultant

Executive Network Group; Perth, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Ecology, Hydrology, and Environmental Engineering seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant in Scotland. This role involves overseeing environmental compliance on construction sites, mentoring juniors, and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations. The company promotes a passionate approach to environmental initiatives and provides a supportive work environment, including hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years as an ecological/environmental consultant, particularly on construction sites.
• Understanding of water environment regulations and relevant environmental laws.
• Educational background in environmental subjects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction phase environmental documents and ensure compliance.
• Conduct site inspections for protected species and document ecological incidents.
• Mentor junior team members and review ECoW logs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Environmental legislation understanding

Mentoring

Pollution prevention strategies

Education

Higher Education Certificate or Degree in Environmental subject

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Job Title: Senior Environmental Consultant

Location: Perth or Glasgow, Scotland (Hybrid working available)

Salary: £35,200 - £45,100

Are you a passionate, engaging, and proactive Environmental professional looking to progress your career?

If so, this is the job for you!

HSE Recruitment Network are recruiting for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join a forward-thinking, passionate consultancy specialising in the ecology, hydrology and environmental engineering.

The role will be focused on overseeing on-site environmental compliance and ecological protection during construction.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare and contribute to construction phase environmental documentation
• Ensure on-site compliance with Site-Specific Environmental Management Plans and related method statements, working closely with the client
• Conduct site inspections for protected and priority species
• Investigate, document, and report ecological incidents as they arise
• Monitor and advise on pollution prevention strategies
• Mentor and provide training to junior team members
• Complete and occasionally review Environmental Clerk of Works (ECoW) logs and site reports
  

Essential Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Two to five years’ experience as an ecological/environmental consultant with construction site-based roles on a variety of different projects
• An understanding of water environment regulations, relevant guidance and environmental legislation
• Higher Education Certificate, or Degree equivalent in an environmental subject area
• CSCS card
  

Ideal Personality Traits: -

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with gravitas and ability to influence and lead
• Comprehensive knowledge of permit planning and compliance
• Passionate about Environmental initiatives

Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration: [e-mail] // 0121 454 5000

Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this opportunity, please forward on our details.