Environmental Advisor - £45,000-£50,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package - Infrastructure / Water - Scotland - ID: 11629
Are you an Environmental Advisor looking for a role where you can take ownership across major infrastructure projects and work closely with operational teams on live construction sites?
Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support a long-term water framework across Scotland. This is a hybrid role covering multiple infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on practical site support, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement across live civils and utilities works.
This position will support the HSEQ function across a portfolio of water infrastructure projects including mains replacement, distribution network upgrades, reservoir works, and wider utilities projects. The business is looking for an experienced, site-ready Environmental Advisor who can operate independently and confidently engage with operational teams, regulators, and supply chain partners from day one.
What's in it for you?
- Salary up to £50,000
- Company Car / £5,000 Car Allowance + Mileage
- Variable Pension Scheme up to 13%
- 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (With option to buy more)
- Private Medical (With option to add family)
- CPD, Development & Progression Support
- Long-term secured work within the UK water and infrastructure sector
What you will be doing:
- Providing environmental compliance support across live infrastructure and construction projects
- Supporting the implementation of the environmental and HS&E strategy across the framework
- Working closely with operational teams to promote a positive environmental culture
- Conducting environmental inspections, audits, and ISO 14001 compliance reviews
- Managing environmental risks and supporting mitigation measures across projects
- Supporting waste management compliance and environmental performance monitoring
- Liaising with regulators, environmental authorities, clients, and supply chain partners
- Investigating environmental incidents and non-conformities, identifying root causes and corrective actions
- Delivering environmental training, awareness sessions, and best practice guidance
- Producing environmental reports and supporting continual improvement initiatives across the framework
What they are looking for:
- Environmental Qualification or related Degree Level Qualifications
- IEMA membership or working towards would be advantageous
- Experience in an Environmental role within construction, utilities, infrastructure, water, power, or civils.
- Good understanding of environmental legislation, environmental management systems, and risk management
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
This is an excellent opportunity for an Environmental professional looking to join a major infrastructure framework with long-term secured work, autonomy in the role, and strong career development opportunities within the utilities and infrastructure sector.
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