Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor

Driving Sustainability Protecting Tomorrow, Today.

Location: Scotland (with travel and overnight stays as required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Due to continued growth, our client, a well-established and forward-thinking Civil Engineering Contractor, is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join their dynamic organisation, combining advisory expertise with hands-on implementation.

The successful candidate will become part of an established Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team, reporting directly to the Environment Manager, and will play a key role in supporting environmental excellence across a wide range of construction projects throughout Scotland.

Our client s flat structure promotes openness, adaptability, and creative thinking the perfect environment for motivated problem solvers who care deeply about sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support, and training to site delivery teams on all environmental aspects affecting construction operations.
• Monitor and report on energy usage across construction sites and offices, improving data capture to enhance carbon and energy performance.
• Conduct environmental site inspections and communicate findings and recommendations to project teams.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, environmental licences, and permits.
• Support site teams in the development and maintenance of Construction Environmental Management Plans, waste management plans, and aspects/impacts registers.
• Lead initiatives to prevent water pollution, with a strong focus on silt management and sustainable site practices.
• Develop and promote innovative environmental solutions such as renewable energy systems for site operations.
• Liaise with environmental specialists, regulatory authorities, and client representatives.
• Support the preparation of environmental content for tender submissions, bids, and award entries.
• Assist with internal and external audits, assessments, and accreditation processes.
• Design and implement company-wide initiatives to promote environmental awareness and minimise waste.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• You should have previous experience in an Environmental Advisor role, ideally within civil engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, compliance requirements, and best practice standards.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic about sustainability and environmental performance improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels of an organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home as required.

Training & Development

Our client is committed to supporting professional growth through on-the-job experience, mentoring, and funding for relevant academic and professional qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement.

On offer is an attractive salary package along with additional benefits.

If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and aspirations, please apply by submitting your most recent CV. For further inquiries, feel free to contact Adam Rahma at (phone number removed), quoting reference J46342.

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We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.