Environmental Advisor

The role is to provide technical support to a small portfolio of projects located in the Scottish Highlands (SSEN region).

Day to day tasks will include

Co-ordinate pre-construction environmental assessments (e.g. ecology surveys, archaeology surveys) and advise on the programming of works in relation to constraints observed

Manage waste records used to populate Aureos and client decarbonisation tools

Co-ordinate the acquisition of permits from environmental regulators (e.g. waste management licences for yards)

On rebuild OHL projects, support project teams to discharge Section 37 planning conditions

Conduct inspections of active work zones, and audits of key environmental documentation

Support delivery of business wide sustainability targets

Qualifications and Training

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

An Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a related field, preferably a post graduate qualification, coupled with experience in a relevant industry (e.g. infrastructure, environmental / planning/ statutory body/ consultancy dealing with major consenting projects).

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Member of Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or similar professional body.

Applicable CSCS Card.

Knowledge

A minimum of 3 years of experience in an environmental focussed role, preferably in the infrastructure sector.

In-depth knowledge of UK wide environmental regulations, standards, and best practices. Experience in the electrical utilities industry is desirable.

Proven experience in conducting environmental assessments and developing management plans to help discharge conditions of planning consents.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to multiple projects simultaneously.

Where projects are located in remote locations, such as in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, occasional overnight stays away from home may be necessary.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.

IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook. Capability to produce maps using QGIS would be an advantage.

In return you will receive

Generous Salary

25 days Holiday with the option to buy more

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee benefits portal.

On-site parking

Referral Scheme

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Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.