Overview
BEAR Scotland is a leading provider of road maintenance and management services, responsible for the upkeep and enhancement of the country’s trunk road network — including bridges and key infrastructure — across challenging terrain in the UK. Our Northwest Trunk Road Unit spans over 1,422 km of roadways, from Thurso and Wick in the far north to Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute, connecting communities from Uig on the Isle of Skye to Perth and Stirling. We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Advisor to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will support the NW Environmental Manager in delivering environmental and ecological work for all proposed schemes on the NW NMC. We would also welcome applicants at a Senior Environmental Advisor level, with the scope of the role flexible depending on experience.
Responsibilities
* To provide support and advice to the design teams on environmental matters.
* Manage a portfolio of environmental and ecological assessments for a variety of planned schemes.
* Promote environmental best practice at all stages of engineering and construction projects.
* Engage and collaborate with environmental stakeholders and regulators.
* Liaise with contractors and specialist consultants to ensure timely completion of environmental deliverables.
* Write reports communicating complex environmental issues in a clear and concise manner.
* Input / review of applications for protected species derogation licences, Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulation (EASR) authorisations, marine licences, etc.
* Contribute towards and undertake Habitats Regulations Appraisals (HRA).
* Plan and undertake ecological surveys and site visits across the NW trunk road network.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
* A relevant degree relating to the environment / ecology.
* An understanding of the environmental impacts associated with infrastructure developments and the statutory / non-statutory environmental impact assessment process.
* Knowledge of / experience in writing and reviewing environmental documents and reports.
* A strong knowledge of Scotland’s ecology and practical experience in undertaking ecological field work.
* Good communication skills (written and verbal), strong team-working capabilities, and the ability to work independently and take responsibility for delegated schemes.
* Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and time management skills.
* Ability to manage a challenging workload which is subject to change at short notice.
* Membership of a relevant professional body.
* Hold a full and current UK driving licence.
Desirable qualifications
* Hold or be working towards a NatureScot species licence(s).
* Knowledge of bat ecology, with experience undertaking surveys and licencing.
* Experience acting as an Ecological or Environmental Clerk of Works on construction sites.
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Pension scheme with up to 6% employer match
* Employee benefits, including annual leave purchase, Cycle to Work scheme, and an Employee Assistance Programme
BEAR Scotland is committed to supporting growth and welcomes interest from Environmental Advisors and Senior Environmental Advisors who are looking to progress and build their expertise.
Why BEAR? At the heart of our organisation are our people — talented, dedicated professionals who help drive our success. We’re committed to creating a positive, supportive working environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. We invest in our teams by offering a wide range of internal and external training opportunities and encouraging continuous professional development at every career stage.
If you’re passionate about delivering the best for clients, enjoy working collaboratively, and hold yourself to high ethical standards, you’ll be a great fit for our team.
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