Site-Based Environmental Manager – Major Infrastructure

Contract Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Expenses paid

Job summary

Contract Scotland seeks an experienced Project Environmental Manager to lead environmental management on a major onshore cable infrastructure project in Scotland. The role is site-based, coordinating with project teams, contractors and regulators to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.

You will implement environmental plans, monitor permits and provide guidance to ensure high standards throughout construction and delivery. Accommodation may be provided where required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, permitting, consenting and construction compliance.
• Experience on major infrastructure, energy, HVDC, utilities or renewable energy projects.
• Experience implementing and monitoring environmental management plans and site controls.
• Confident working with contractors, project teams, clients and stakeholders.
• Strong communication, leadership and influencing skills.
• Proactive, organised and able to work independently on a busy project.
• CSCS or CCNSG certification desirable/required depending on site requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental management across site activities and promote best practice.
• Provide environmental advice to project teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Implement and monitor environmental plans, consents, licences and project controls.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits and monitoring, ensuring actions are closed out.
• Identify environmental risks and non–compliances and implement corrective actions.
• Support investigations into environmental incidents and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Review RAMS, methodologies and subcontractor documentation from an environmental perspective.
• Monitor environmental permits, licences and consent conditions.
• Maintain environmental records, KPIs and compliance trackers covering waste, fuel, water and incidents.
• Deliver environmental briefings, training and toolbox talks.
• Act as a key environmental contact for clients, regulators and project stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Strong communication

Independent worker

MS Office competence

Education

Environmental Science/Management degree

Knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Scotland seeks an experienced Project Environmental Manager to lead environmental management on a major onshore cable infrastructure project in Scotland. The role is site-based, coordinating with project teams, contractors and regulators to ensure compliance and proactive risk management.

You will implement environmental plans, monitor permits and provide guidance to ensure high standards throughout construction and delivery. Accommodation may be provided where required.