Job Description
Join Our Team as a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor
Shirley Parsons is partnered with a leading construction company to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor. This role is based in the beautiful town of Peterhead, Scotland, and supports one of the UK s top power transmission and distribution divisions. If you re passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to make a real impact, we d love to hear from you.
Why This Role?
As our Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor, you ll be at the heart of delivering environmental and sustainability goals across large-scale infrastructure projects. You ll collaborate closely with on-site teams, ensuring we meet environmental standards and contribute to long-term sustainability. With fantastic career development opportunities, this is your chance to grow with a rapidly expanding organisation.
What You ll Do:
- Be the Go-To Expert: Provide top-notch advice and guidance to our on-site teams on all things environmental across three bustling construction sites.
- Champion Sustainability: Craft and maintain local environmental management and sustainability plans that make a real difference.
- Lead by Example: Ensure we re always compliant with environmental legislation while coaching our teams on the best controls and mitigation measures.
- Build Strong Connections: Forge and nurture strong relationships with regulators, clients, and subcontractors, making sure everyone s on the same page.
- Be the Problem Solver: Investigate and report any environmental incidents to our Environment & Sustainability Project Partner, ensuring swift and effective action.
What We re Looking For:
- Experienced Professional: You ve got a solid background in environmental management, ideally within construction or related sectors. Knowledge of environmental legislation, ecology, and groundwork is a big plus!
- Proactive & Driven: You re a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, ready to tackle challenges head-on and deliver real environmental benefits.
- Great Communicator: Your excellent communication skills help you engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear advice on environmental strategy and best practices.
- Eager Learner: You re growth-minded and always looking to challenge yourself in a dynamic environment, with plenty of opportunities for development and career growth.
Why Apply?
This is your chance to work on high-impact projects and drive the sustainability agenda within the construction industry. You ll have the autonomy to lead environmental initiatives and make a lasting difference, all while being part of an organisation committed to innovation and reducing environmental impacts.
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