Environmental Advisor (Infrastructure)

TL;DR

Environmental Advisor (Infrastructure): Implementing environmental strategies and management standards for critical energy and power infrastructure projects with an accent on regulatory compliance and site assurance. Focus on conducting environmental audits, investigating incidents, and ensuring adherence to legal and contractual obligations.

Location: Hybrid (UK). Based in Darlington/Perthshire, requiring travel to project sites in Scotland; suitable for candidates based in England or Wales.

Company

A UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, and telecoms projects.

What you will do

• Implement environmental strategies and standards to ensure HSSE policy obligations are met.
• Identify and communicate legal, industrial, and contractual environmental obligations.
• Provide technical support on issues such as contaminated land and client engagement.
• Develop and deliver training on key environmental risks to increase business awareness.
• Perform environmental inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Monitor KPIs and maintain environmental licenses and certifications.

Requirements

• Degree in an environmental-related discipline (desirable).
• Professional membership of an environmental body (desirable).
• Must have a valid driving licence.
• Experience in practical environmental monitoring (noise, vibration, air).
• Proficiency in technical writing and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel internationally and visit project sites across Scotland.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular market-aligned reviews.
• Flexible benefits package including 33 days of annual leave.
• Generous contributory pension scheme and private medical cover.
• 4x base salary life insurance.
• Tailored professional development plans.