Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor - Remote-Eligible

Balfour Beatty plc; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid annual leave

Flexible working hours with up to 40% remote work

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is looking for a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor to join our Power business unit in Scotland. This role involves supporting project teams in achieving environmental compliance, leading ecological considerations, and managing permitting requirements. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in environmental sustainability, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative approach. Benefits include smart working arrangements, generous annual leave, and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in environmental sustainability, ideally with an ecology background.
• Experience engaging with regulatory authorities and managing environmental compliance on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent knowledge of environmental legislation, permitting, and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in meeting environmental and sustainability commitments.
• Lead on ecological considerations, liaising with regulatory bodies.
• Oversee environmental performance reporting and drive improvements.
• Manage permitting and licensing requirements.
• Provide visible site-based support during all project stages.
• Mentor junior Environmental Sustainability Advisors and graduates.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Advise work-winning teams on planning and environmental requirements.

Skills

Environmental sustainability expertise

Regulatory authority engagement

Leadership skills

Collaborative approach

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is looking for a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor to join our Power business unit in Scotland. This role involves supporting project teams in achieving environmental compliance, leading ecological considerations, and managing permitting requirements. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in environmental sustainability, strong leadership skills, and a collaborative approach. Benefits include smart working arrangements, generous annual leave, and family-friendly policies.