Job Description
Rullion is looking to recruit for the following role: Senior EHS Advisor
Location: Northern Scotland
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 6 months initial (permanent position also available), outside IR35, £400-500 per day, site-based.
Qualifications: Required and must know and have worked with Scottish Legislation, 10 hours per day on site.
Role Summary
An experienced professional in the construction/engineering environment, providing expert environmental advice and support to Site, Bid, and Project Delivery Teams to support the successful acquisition and delivery of transmission projects across Scotland (mainland and islands). Acting as a key contact for project environmental issues, supporting and providing input to internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting to the Environmental Manager, the role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining the Environmental Management System (EMS) across office and project sites within Siemens Energy Transmission business. Building successful relationships across multiple business levels to ensure alignment and effective delivery of products and solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.
The role includes liaising with regulatory bodies (e.g., EA, SEPA, Natural England), applying for secondary environmental consents as required, and ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and standards.
Responsibilities
* Support and assist the Environmental Manager with the continuous improvement of environmental and energy management systems to meet objectives and targets.
* Monitor changes to UK and European legislation impacting the business and update processes accordingly.
* Advise Project Delivery and Site Management teams to ensure compliance with Siemens Energy EMS and legislation.
* Ensure all employees understand their statutory duties and company procedures.
* Attend project and site meetings, providing environmental input and ensuring actions are implemented.
* Apply for and manage consent requirements, ensuring conditions are met through the Project Environmental Management Plan.
* Coordinate with third-party Environmental Clerks of Works and subcontractors.
* Undertake environmental audits and inspections to monitor compliance, prevent pollution, and promote resource efficiency.
* Identify significant impacts and assist in establishing controls.
* Report environmental near misses and incidents, supporting investigations and corrective actions.
* Assist with environmental site monitoring and audits, reporting findings appropriately.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in a relevant discipline.
* Practitioner or Full Member of IEMA (or equivalent).
* Internal Auditor in ISO 14001.
* Experience in construction/built environment, delivering complex engineering solutions, with >4 years' operational experience.
* Experience working with regulatory bodies like SEPA and applying for permits.
* Experience maintaining compliance with EMS.
* Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Driving license and willingness to travel extensively.
* Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Desirable Experience
* Experience in transmission industry.
* Masters' qualification.
* Leadership or management qualification.
* Internal auditor in ISO 50001.
* Experience in carbon reporting and embodied carbon calculations.
* Experience delivering training or awareness sessions.
* Lead auditor training.
* Investigation training.
Optional
* H&S Qualifications / Human Factors training.
If available, please send your CV and qualification certificates. A team member will be in touch.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.
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