Environmental & Sustainability Advisor
Location: Glasgow
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working: Office-based with travel to sites
We are working with a leading civil engineering business to recruit an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join their Glasgow team.
This is a varied role supporting environmental, carbon and sustainability requirements across civil engineering projects, working closely with project teams, site personnel, suppliers and subcontractors.
Duties Include
- Carbon and energy reporting, including GHG Protocol
- Assessing the carbon and environmental impact of construction materials
- Environmental compliance across civil engineering projects
- Preparing CEMPs, Pollution Prevention Plans and Habitat Management Plans
- Waste management, pollution prevention and protected species
- Supporting SEPA regulatory requirements, authorisations and licensing
- Environmental performance and due diligence across the supply chain
- Assessing suppliers against environmental, ethical trading, governance, modern slavery and social value criteria
- Environmental reporting, data analysis and continuous improvement
- Site visits, inspections and providing practical environmental advice to project teams
About You
- Experience working on or supporting civil engineering projects
- Strong knowledge of environmental legislation relevant to construction
- Experience with carbon and energy reporting
- Knowledge of the GHG Protocol
- Experience preparing environmental documentation, particularly CEMPs and Pollution Prevention Plans
- Knowledge of SEPA requirements and environmental permitting/licensing
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- The ability to work independently and use your own initiative
- Strong communication skills and a practical, site-focused approach
- A willingness to travel to project sites as required
Civil engineering experience is essential, with experience working within a project or site environment highly desirable.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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.
Environmental & Sustainability Advisor in Glasgow employer: Contract Scotland Ltd
At Contract Scotland, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and innovation. As a Civil Design Engineer based in Dingwall Business Park, you'll benefit from a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including a company car, and the opportunity to work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals dedicated to delivering impactful engineering solutions. Join us to advance your career in a dynamic environment committed to excellence and the UK energy transition.
