Environmental Advisor

Role: Environmental Advisor

Location: Highlands, Scotland

Start Date: ASAP

Project: Transmission & Distribution (OHL) 

Employment Type: Permanent or Contract options available (depending on location and experience) – Great Packages on offer!

Role Overview

Reporting to the Environmental Lead, this role forms part of the HSESQ (Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability & Quality) team, providing technical support and practical guidance to project teams.

The role is predominantly site-based, operating from the highlands office and across active project work sites, working closely with environmental specialists and contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of environmental strategy and standards across the project.
• Assist in delivering the Contract Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), ensuring environmental aspects are effectively identified and managed.
• Provide guidance on environmental legislation, industry standards, and contractual requirements.
• Deliver environmental training and promote awareness across project teams.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site monitoring activities.
• Work closely with ecology and archaeology specialists supporting the project.
• Provide technical advice on key environmental areas, including: Peat management, Water management, Habitat and species protection, Environmental constraints.
• Support incident reporting, investigation, and trend analysis.
• Liaise with the Environmental Lead on site risks, activities, and mitigation measures.  

Skills & Experience

• Experience in environmental roles within construction, infrastructure, or utilities projects.  
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and site-based monitoring.
• Ability to interpret environmental data and provide practical solutions.
• Experience engaging with project teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in an environmental or related discipline (desirable).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Environmental Adviser or ECoW.
• Professional membership of an environmental body (desirable).
• Knowledge of UK / Scottish environmental legislation and consenting processes.
• Experience in environmental auditing, inspections, and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence.