Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor in Peterhead, Scotland. This role focuses on delivering sustainability goals across infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Ideal for candidates passionate about environmental impact and eager to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Background in environmental management, preferably in construction.
• Knowledge of legislation, ecology, and groundwork is advantageous.
• Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to on-site teams on environmental matters.
• Develop and maintain local environmental management and sustainability plans.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

Skills

Environmental Management

Communication Skills

Proactive

Job description

Join Our Team as a 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 Peterhead, Scotland, supporting 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 our 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 excellent career development opportunities, this is your chance to grow with a rapidly expanding organization.

What You’ll Do:

• Be the Go-To Expert: Provide advice and guidance to on-site teams on environmental matters across three construction sites.
• Champion Sustainability: Develop and maintain local environmental management and sustainability plans.
• Ensure Compliance: Make sure we adhere to environmental legislation and coach teams on controls and mitigation measures.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with regulators, clients, and subcontractors.
• Investigate Incidents: Report and address environmental incidents promptly and effectively.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Background in environmental management, preferably in construction or related sectors. Knowledge of legislation, ecology, and groundwork is advantageous.
• Proactive: Self-motivated and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent at engaging stakeholders and providing clear environmental advice.
• Growth Mindset: Eager to learn and develop in a dynamic setting.

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects, lead environmental initiatives, and contribute to sustainability in construction. You’ll have autonomy and be part of an organization committed to innovation and environmental responsibility.