Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor – Major Energy Infrastructure Project (Scotland)

Contract: 6 Months possible extension

Start Date: Mid-September 2026

"All in" Daily Rate: up to £550 per day Outside IR35

The Role

We're looking for Environmental Advisors to support a major energy infrastructure project in Scotland. Working as part of a specialist environmental team, you'll help ensure environmental compliance, support project delivery, and drive continuous improvement across site operations.

This role calls for a stronger-than-average candidate, someone confident and capable of challenging site activities where required, and comfortable dealing with demanding stakeholders. The position involves more than site presence alone; substantial documentation and compliance work is a core part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote environmental best practice across the project
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation, and project requirements
• Support environmental incident investigations and recommend preventative measures
• Collect and report environmental performance data
• Review environmental information and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Assist in the development and implementation of environmental and sustainability initiatives
• Provide advice and support to project teams on environmental matters
• Help identify significant environmental risks and ensure effective controls are implemented
• Support the management of environmental and ecological permits, licences, and consents
• Maintain environmental records and documentation to demonstrate compliance
• Liaise with environmental specialists, ecologists, and external consultants
• Support the wider environmental and sustainability function by sharing best practice

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline
• Previous experience in an Environmental Advisor role within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or energy projects
• Working knowledge of environmental legislation and its application within the construction industry
• Experience or understanding of:
• Ecological mitigation
• Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
• Water management and pollution prevention
• Waste management
• Statutory nuisance
• Contaminated land
• Consents, licensing, and DCO/TCPA planning discharge processes
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 environmental management systems
• Associate ISEP membership (or working towards Practitioner membership) desirable
• Strong report writing and documentation skills
• Good IT skills
• Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to challenge site activities where necessary
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams