A unique opportunity has arisen to join the Reactors Programme at a high-profile site in Thurso as a Environmental Advisor on a lucrative one year contract basis. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about environmental protection and looking to build a career in a technically challenging and highly regulated environment.
About the Role
You will support the site's environmental compliance and contribute to maintaining high standards under environmental legislation and the environmental safety strategy. With full training, coaching, and mentoring provided, this role offers a clear development path toward becoming a qualified Environmental Advisor.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake the site’s structured Environmental Advisor training scheme
Gain practical experience through on-the-job learning and mentorship
Support senior environmental team members with compliance-related tasks
Contribute to the review and development of environmental management system documents in line with ISO:14001
Assist in the preparation of Best Practicable Means (BPM) documentation, environmental aspect assessments, and advisory notes
Carry out environmental surveys, inspections, and audits
Analyse and interpret environmental data to support decision-making
Understand and help ensure compliance with environmental permits and licence conditions
Engage with site regulators and external stakeholders
Promote environmental awareness and the reporting of environmental occurrences (UNORs)About you:
This role is suited to individuals with a strong interest in environmental matters—whether you're a recent graduate or early in your environmental career. While previous experience is advantageous, it is not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.
Why Apply?
Gain hands-on experience in a complex and critical working environment
Receive tailored training and career development opportunities
Work alongside experienced environmental professionals
Contribute to environmental stewardship on a nationally significant siteKeywords: Environmental Protection, HAZOP, Compliance, ISO 14001, Audit
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.
Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens. Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level