Position: Environmental Manager – EPC Design Phase Hydro Project
Location: Highland, Scotland (UK)
Starting Date: 09/2025
Duration: Design phase (approx. 9 months, possibility to extend to the Procurement&Construction Phase)
Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to client site in Scotland – remote-working candidates must be UK-eligible
Responsibilities
* Lead environmental compliance and sustainability efforts during the design phase of the EPC project, ensuring integration of environmental best practices into design deliverables.
* Ensure compliance with UK and Scottish environmental regulations, including planning conditions, SEPA guidance, and EIA requirements.
* Support the environmental permitting process (e.g. CAR licenses, protected species licenses, water abstraction/discharge consents).
* Coordinate environmental assessments, impact mitigation planning, and stakeholder consultations related to the hydro scheme.
* Provide environmental input into design reviews, site selection, construction method planning, and risk assessments.
* Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and environmental consultants to align on design-related environmental expectations.
* Monitor progress against environmental commitments made in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and related planning approvals.
* Prepare and maintain environmental documentation, registers, and reports in line with ISO 14001 and client requirements.
* Participate in client and stakeholder meetings on-site in Scotland and represent the project’s environmental strategy.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental management on large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
* Proven track record in environmental compliance for major UK/EU design and construction projects, preferably hydro or dam-related.
* Strong knowledge of Scottish environmental legislation, permitting procedures, and ecological constraints.
* Experience with EIA coordination, protected species assessments, and mitigation strategies for sensitive habitats.
* Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and stakeholder engagement processes.
* Fluent in English with strong communication skills; able to present to clients, regulators, and community stakeholders.
* Availability for regular travel to the Highlands region of Scotland and presence at client meetings; UK work eligibility is required.