Environmental Advisor in Alness, Highland

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