Role: Environmental Advisor
Location: Highlands, Scotland
Start Date: ASAP
Project: Transmission & Distribution (OHL)
Employment Type: Permanent or Contract options available (depending on location and experience) – Great Packages on offer!
Role Overview
Reporting to the Environmental Lead, this role forms part of the HSESQ (Health, Safety, Environmental, Sustainability & Quality) team, providing technical support and practical guidance to project teams.
The role is predominantly site-based, operating from the highlands office and across active project work sites, working closely with environmental specialists and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the implementation of environmental strategy and standards across the project.
* Assist in delivering the Contract Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), ensuring environmental aspects are effectively identified and managed.
* Provide guidance on environmental legislation, industry standards, and contractual requirements.
* Deliver environmental training and promote awareness across project teams.
* Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site monitoring activities.
* Work closely with ecology and archaeology specialists supporting the project.
* Provide technical advice on key environmental areas, including: Peat management, Water management, Habitat and species protection, Environmental constraints.
* Support incident reporting, investigation, and trend analysis.
* Liaise with the Environmental Lead on site risks, activities, and mitigation measures.
Skills & Experience
* Experience in environmental roles within construction, infrastructure, or utilities projects.
* Strong understanding of environmental compliance and site-based monitoring.
* Ability to interpret environmental data and provide practical solutions.
* Experience engaging with project teams and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in an environmental or related discipline (desirable).
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience as an Environmental Adviser or ECoW.
* Professional membership of an environmental body (desirable).
* Knowledge of UK / Scottish environmental legislation and consenting processes.
* Experience in environmental auditing, inspections, and reporting.
* Full UK driving licence