Environmental Advisor

Description:

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
Interested?
Apply now to find out more about this exciting opportunity within the energy infrastructure sector.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy