Senior Environmental Specialist Power & Renewables Inverurie

LJB & Co; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist for their Inverurie location in Scotland. This permanent role involves providing strategic environmental leadership across high-value power transmission and renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, and leading sustainability initiatives. Candidates should be degree-qualified in Environmental Science with 5-7 years' experience and a strong knowledge of UK environmental frameworks.

Benefits

Access to professional development and chartership support

Long-term role on major projects

Hybrid flexibility and regional travel support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years experience in construction or infrastructure, preferably power/renewables.
• Knowledge of Scottish and UK environmental frameworks, including EIA.
• Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance on multi-site construction projects.
• Develop and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
• Conduct environmental audits and inspections.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Environmental compliance

Leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Senior Environmental Specialist Power & Renewables Inverurie

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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