Senior Environmental Advisor

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 both technical support and practical guidance to project teams. The position is primarily site-based in Highlands, with time split between the site office and active work sites. Key Responsibilities: * Support the development and implementation of the environmental strategy and standards. * Assist in delivering the Contract Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), ensuring environmental risks are identified and effectively managed. * Provide guidance on environmental legislation, industry standards, and contractual requirements. * Deliver environmental training and awareness across project teams. * Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and site walkovers. * Provide technical advice on key environmental areas such as: Peat management, Water management, Habitat and species protection, Environmental constraints * Monitor and report environmental performance, including incident investigation and trend analysis. * Manage and coordinate specialist environmental contractors (e.g. ecology and archaeology). * Review RAMS and risk assessments to ensure environmental risks are appropriately controlled. * Liaise closely with the Environmental Lead regarding site activities, risks, and mitigation measures. Skills & Experience * Strong understanding of environmental management within construction or infrastructure projects. * Experience within large-scale projects, ideally within Transmission & Distribution or renewables. * Practical experience in site-based environmental monitoring and compliance. * Ability to interpret environmental data and provide actionable insights. Qualifications: * Degree (or equivalent) in an environmental or related discipline (desirable). * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar senior role (e.g. Environmental Adviser or ECoW). * Professional membership of a relevant environmental body (desirable). * Knowledge of UK and Scottish environmental legislation and consenting processes. * Experience in environmental auditing, inspections, and reporting. * Full UK driving licence