Environmental Advisor

Job Description

Environmental Advisor – £45,000-£50,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Package

Infrastructure / Water – Scotland

Principal People are working with a leading infrastructure contractor to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support a long term water framework across Scotland. This hybrid role covers multiple infrastructure projects, with a strong focus on practical site support, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement across live civils and utilities works.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary up to £50,000
• Company Car / £5,000 Car Allowance + Mileage
• Variable Pension Scheme up to 13%
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays (with option to buy more)
• Private Medical (with option to add family)
• CPD, Development & Progression Support
• Long term secured work within the UK water and infrastructure sector

What you will be doing:

• Providing environmental compliance support across live infrastructure and construction projects
• Supporting the implementation of the environmental and HSEQ strategy across the framework
• Working closely with operational teams to promote a positive environmental culture
• Conducting environmental inspections, audits, and ISO 14001 compliance reviews
• Managing environmental risks and supporting mitigation measures across projects
• Supporting waste management compliance and environmental performance monitoring
• Liaising with regulators, environmental authorities, clients, and supply chain partners
• Investigating environmental incidents and non conformities, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Delivering environmental training, awareness sessions, and best practice guidance
• Producing environmental reports and supporting continual improvement initiatives across the framework

What they are looking for:

• Environmental qualification or related degree level qualifications
• IEMA membership or working towards would be advantageous
• Experience in an Environmental role within construction, utilities, infrastructure, water, power, or civils
• Good understanding of environmental legislation, environmental management systems, and risk management
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an Environmental professional looking to join a major infrastructure framework with long term secured work, autonomy in the role, and strong career development opportunities within the utilities and infrastructure sector. If this sounds of interest, apply today.