Senior Environmental Specialist Power & Renewables Inverurie

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist based in Inverurie. This permanent role involves providing strategic environmental leadership on high-value power transmission and renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and promoting sustainability practices across multiple sites.

Benefits

Hybrid flexibility

Career progression opportunities

Access to professional development

Long-term role on major energy infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or Ecology.
• Minimum 5-7 years experience in construction or infrastructure environment.
• Detailed knowledge of Scottish and UK environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead environmental authority on construction projects.
• Develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Conduct environmental audits and manage compliance.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Environmental Auditing

Project Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Senior Environmental Specialist

Power & Renewables

Inverurie

A leading engineering contractor operating across the UK and Europe is currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Specialist to provide strategic environmental leadership across high-value power transmission and renewable energy projects.

Based from Inverurie, this is a permanent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to join a business with a strong culture of performance, collaboration, and sustainability. You will take a key role in managing compliance, supporting permitting, and guiding best practice environmental delivery across multiple live sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the lead environmental authority on a portfolio of power and renewable energy construction projects.

Ensure compliance with all UK and Scottish environmental legislation, consents, permits, and client-specific standards.

Develop, review, and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) in line with project delivery.

Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections, identifying non-conformances and driving corrective actions.

Manage environmental monitoring activities including dust, noise, water quality, waste, and ecological surveys.

Engage and liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g., SEPA), statutory consultees, and client environmental teams.

Support internal teams and subcontractors with guidance on environmental controls, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.

Deliver toolbox talks and site inductions to promote environmental awareness and behavioural improvement.

Lead sustainability reporting initiatives and contribute to carbon reduction goals across the project lifecycle.

Maintain accurate environmental documentation including audit reports, incident logs, and compliance registers.

Candidate Requirements:

Degree-qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, or related discipline.

Minimum 57 years experience in a construction or infrastructure environment, preferably with power, utilities, or renewables exposure.

Proven record managing environmental compliance on large-scale or multi-site construction projects.

Detailed knowledge of Scottish and UK environmental frameworks, including EIA, SEPA permits, and protected species regulations.

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across project levels.

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA, CIWEM) is highly desirable.

Full UK driving licence essential due to site travel requirements.

Whats on Offer:

£65,000 - £75,000 + Package

Long-term role on major energy infrastructure projects

Career progression opportunities in a growing and technically focused team

Hybrid flexibility and regional travel support

Access to professional development and chartership support

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