Environmental Advisor

Overview The Environmental Advisor will support operational teams across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, providing environmental guidance, assurance and compliance support throughout project delivery. The role will involve a mixture of site visits, audits, stakeholder engagement and environmental management planning. Key Responsibilities * Provide environmental advice and support to operational and project teams across active construction sites. * Develop, review and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs). * Support compliance with environmental legislation, client requirements and company procedures. * Manage environmental aspects including: * Surface water runoff and pollution prevention. * Protected habitats and species. * Waste management and environmental controls. * Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance. * Liaise with regulators and external stakeholders as required. * Conduct environmental audits and inspections across projects. * Support energy management initiatives and energy audits. * Contribute to continual improvement of environmental management systems. Candidate Profile * Previous Environmental Advisor experience within construction, civils, infrastructure, utilities or related sectors. * Civils experience is strongly preferred. * Experience delivering environmental compliance across live construction projects. * Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification desirable. * Environmental management systems auditing experience beneficial. * Candidates from consultancy backgrounds will be considered, although many candidates in the market currently operate on a self-employed or consultancy basis. * Open to candidates looking to progress their auditing and environmental careers. Location & Travel * Significant workload currently across Scotland, with additional projects developing throughout England. * Future work pipeline expected to continue expanding further south. * Travel across England will be required from time to time. * Candidates can be based between the Central Belt and the North of Scotland, with flexibility considered for the right individual