Environmental Manager

Location:

North Scotland / Various Project Locations

Salary:
Up to £60,000 DOE + flexibility for the right candidate

Working Pattern:
Site-based, with a rotation available for candidates living further afield

Are you an experienced Environmental Manager looking for your next opportunity within major energy and infrastructure projects?

We are currently working with a growing environmental team delivering a significant portfolio of energy transmission, substation, overhead line and renewable infrastructure projects across the north of Scotland.

This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to take a lead role across a diverse project portfolio, working closely with project and site management teams to drive environmental compliance, sustainability and best practice.

As Environmental Manager, you will provide environmental leadership across a range of major infrastructure projects, ensuring robust environmental controls are in place and projects are delivered in line with regulatory, contractual and company requirements.

• Thurso and the surrounding area, including substation, HVDC converter and extension works
• Carrig, Bonar Bridge and Edderton
• Major overhead line works connecting key substations
• Wider energy projects including Berryburn, Black hillock, Elchies, Clashgowar and Coire Glas

With a substantial and growing workload, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional looking to take on a senior role within the energy and infrastructure sector.

• Provide environmental leadership and direction across major projects.
• Work closely with project and site management teams to ensure environmental compliance.
• Implement and monitor environmental management controls, procedures and mitigation measures.
• Lead environmental incident investigations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Manage environmental consents, permits, licences and exemptions.
• Identify environmental and sustainability risks and ensure suitable controls are established.
• Review environmental data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop environmental and sustainability campaigns, improvement plans and initiatives.
• Prepare and review environmental management plans, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Produce environmental reports and presentations for senior management and project stakeholders.
• Support pre-qualification, tender and environmental award submissions.
• Work closely with environmental specialists, consultants and wider project stakeholders.
• Promote strong environmental and sustainability standards across project teams.

We're looking for an experienced Environmental Manager or Senior Environmental professional with a background in construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or energy.

• Previous experience in an Environmental Manager or senior environmental position.
• A relevant environmental qualification, ideally Chartered IEMA or equivalent.
• Strong practical experience managing environmental risk on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience across areas such as:
• Water management and pollution prevention
• Contaminated land
• Environmental consents and licensing
• DCO / TCPA
• Biodiversity Net Gain
• A strong understanding of Net Zero and carbon reduction principles.
• Experience with carbon measurement and developing initiatives to improve carbon efficiency.
• Experience managing and investigating environmental incidents.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in peatland restoration, conservation or reinstatement would also be…