Site Environmental Lead for Major Infrastructure Project

Contract Scotland; Boddam; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expenses covered for remote work

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Project Environmental Manager to oversee environmental compliance on a major onshore cable infrastructure project in Scotland. This site-based role requires leading environmental management across delivery teams, ensuring permits, plans and controls are implemented effectively.

You will work with contractors, project teams and regulators to identify risks and drive corrective actions, delivering training and briefings while maintaining records and KPIs

Qualifications

• Degree, diploma or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, permitting, consenting and construction compliance.
• Experience working 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 other 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.
• Desirable: IEMA or other relevant professional membership, or evidence of ongoing professional development.

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 areas such as 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 management

UK environmental legislation

Communication

Leadership

Independent working

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree or diploma in Environmental Science/Management/Ecology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Project Environmental Manager to oversee environmental compliance on a major onshore cable infrastructure project in Scotland. This site-based role requires leading environmental management across delivery teams, ensuring permits, plans and controls are implemented effectively.

You will work with contractors, project teams and regulators to identify risks and drive corrective actions, delivering training and briefings while maintaining records and KPIs