Environmental Advisor (Energy)

TL;DR

Environmental Advisor (Energy): Providing technical environmental support for energy projects with an accent on pre-construction assessments and regulatory compliance. Focus on coordinating ecology and archaeology surveys, managing waste records, and ensuring adherence to UK environmental regulations.

Location: Based in Blantyre or Bathgate (Scotland, UK). Travel to project sites and occasional overnight stays are required.

Salary: Negotiable

Company

hirify.global is an energy sector company dedicated to maintaining a professional and supportive workplace.

What you will do

• Coordinate pre-construction environmental assessments, including ecology and archaeology surveys.
• Manage waste records for company and client decarbonisation tools.
• Coordinate the acquisition of permits from environmental regulators.
• Support project teams in discharging Section 37 planning conditions for OHL projects.
• Conduct inspections of active work zones and audit key environmental documentation.
• Support the delivery of business-wide sustainability targets.

Requirements

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Ecology, or a related field (post-graduate preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an environmental role, preferably in the infrastructure sector.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.
• Membership of ISEP or a similar professional body.
• Applicable CSCS Card.
• In-depth knowledge of UK-wide environmental regulations, standards, and best practices.

Nice to have

• Experience in the electrical utilities industry.
• Capability to produce maps using QGIS.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Pension and employee benefits portal.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Assistance and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site parking.
• Referral scheme.