Senior Environmental Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking business is seeking a Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor to drive innovative environmental strategies across diverse infrastructure projects. In this pivotal role, you will implement sustainability initiatives, provide technical advice, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Your expertise will shape climate resilience strategies and embed sustainability in decision-making processes. Join a dynamic team dedicated to promoting best practices in environmental management and making a meaningful impact in the rail and civil engineering sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of sustainable development in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in environmental and sustainability roles, ideally in rail or civil engineering.
• Relevant qualifications in environmental or sustainability disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies aligned with project objectives.
• Prepare and submit environmental permits per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Environmental Management

Sustainability Strategies

Climate Resilience

Regulatory Compliance

BREEAM Assessments

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

HND in Sustainability

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Client: TwoScore - HSEQ Recruitment

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor

Location: Glasgow, Scotland

About the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor to join a forward-thinking business at the forefront of infrastructure development. This role is pivotal in shaping and delivering environmental and sustainability strategies across a diverse range of rail, civils, and power projects throughout Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement sustainability and climate resilience strategies aligned with project and organisational objectives.
• Provide technical sustainability advice and support to project and operational teams.
• Prepare and submit environmental permits in line with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of sustainability legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Implement and monitor Project Sustainability Plans, maintaining sustainability registers.
• Identify and lead sustainability initiatives while tracking performance against KPIs.
• Support BREEAM (or equivalent) assessments in collaboration with accredited assessors.
• Conduct sustainability assurance activities and manage environmental opportunities and risks.
• Ensure sustainability considerations are embedded in design and decision-making processes.
• Carry out site inspections and produce reports to promote environmental best practices.
• Oversee environmental incident investigations and liaise with multidisciplinary teams.
• Track waste management statistics and energy use to report carbon emissions.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience in environmental and sustainability roles, ideally within rail or civil engineering sectors.
• Broader sustainability knowledge (e.g., carbon reduction, climate change, circular economy) would be advantageous.
• Relevant qualification (e.g., Degree, HND, HNC, Diploma) in an environmental or sustainability discipline.
• Experience working in construction project environments.
• Prior ecological experience and familiarity with on-site environmental issues.
• Membership of IEMA or equivalent professional body.