Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Shirley Parsons; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor to drive environmental goals across major infrastructure projects in Scotland. This role offers the opportunity to lead sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in environmental management, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach to challenges.

Qualifications

• Solid background in environmental management, ideally in construction.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and ecology.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on environmental matters to on-site teams.
• Craft local environmental management and sustainability plans.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and coach teams.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators and stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental Management

Communication

Sustainability

Problem Solving

Job description

Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Shirley Parsons is partnered with a leading construction company to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor. This role is based in the beautiful town of Peterhead, Scotland, and supports one of the UK's top power transmission and distribution divisions. If you're passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Why This Role?

As the Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor, you'll be at the heart of delivering environmental and sustainability goals across large-scale infrastructure projects. You'll collaborate closely with on-site teams, ensuring we meet environmental standards and contribute to long-term sustainability. With fantastic career development opportunities, this is your chance to grow with a rapidly expanding organisation.

What You'll Do:

* Be the Go-To Expert: Provide top-notch advice and guidance to our on-site teams on all things environmental across three bustling construction sites.
* Champion Sustainability: Craft and maintain local environmental management and sustainability plans that make a real difference.
* Lead by Example: Ensure we're always compliant with environmental legislation while coaching our teams on the best controls and mitigation measures.
* Build Strong Connections: Forge and nurture strong relationships with regulators, clients, and subcontractors, making sure everyone's on the same page.
* Be the Problem Solver: Investigate and report any environmental incidents to our Environment & Sustainability Project Partner, ensuring swift and effective action.

What We're Looking For:

* Experienced Professional: You've got a solid background in environmental management, ideally within construction or related sectors. Knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology, and groundwork is a big plus!
* Proactive & Driven: You're a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ready to tackle challenges head-on and deliver real environmental benefits.
* Great Communicator: Your excellent communication skills help you engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear advice on environmental strategy and best practices.
* Eager Learner: You're growth-minded and always looking to challenge yourself in a dynamic environment, with plenty of opportunities for development and career growth.

Why Apply?

This is your chance to work on high-impact projects and drive the sustainability agenda within the construction industry. You'll have the autonomy to lead environmental initiatives and make a lasting difference, all while being part of an organisation committed to innovation and reducing environmental impacts.