Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor

Location: Office base in Kilsyth or Inverness, Scotland, with predominantly project-based support across sites in Scotland and the North of England.

Company

hirify.global engineers infrastructure and constructs buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe, with a mission focused on building a sustainable tomorrow.

What you will do

• Prepare project-specific environmental documentation and records.
• Support the implementation and delivery of project-level environmental management systems and customer requirements.
• Investigate environmental incidents and advise on appropriate actions.
• Contribute to internal environmental sustainability training and develop relationships with stakeholders, regulators, and supply chain specialists.
• Attend project progress meetings, forums, and workshops, providing guidance and reporting on environmental issues.
• Identify and communicate best practice, promote continual improvement, and provide feedback on environmental performance.

Requirements

• Good understanding of environmental legislation, the UK regulatory framework, and the ISO 14001 standard.
• Technical qualification in Environmental Management and a minimum of 5 years of experience in an environmental role, preferably in the construction industry.
• Associate-level or above membership of ISEP or a similar professional body; working towards Full Member status and/or Chartered Environmentalist.
• Experience training, coaching, and mentoring environmental staff and other key business roles.
• Articulate and engaging communication skills.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of low-carbon construction and ecology management, preferably in civil engineering.
• Strong connections and involvement with industry forum groups and trade bodies.
• Experience working in both co-located and remote teams.
• Collaborative and supportive behaviours.
• Understanding of the digital construction vision and its application, with proficiency in information technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Family-friendly policies and a commitment to an inclusive, welcoming work environment.
• Company car, car allowance, or travel allowance.
• 8% matched pension contributions, private healthcare, and life assurance.
• 26 days of holiday, two wellbeing days, and one volunteering day.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

Hiring process

• Applicants can contact the BAM Infrastructure recruiter for more information about the vacancy and projects.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment and onboarding process.