Environmental Advisor
CV-LibraryGlasgow, Glasgow CitypermanentPosted: 22 September 2026
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The Environmental Advisor will support operational teams across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, providing environmental guidance, assurance and compliance support throughout project delivery. The role will involve a mixture of site visits, audits, stakeholder engagement and environmental management planning.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide environmental advice and support to operational and project teams across active construction sites.
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Develop, review and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
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Support compliance with environmental legislation, client requirements and company procedures.
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Manage environmental aspects including:
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Surface water runoff and pollution prevention.
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Protected habitats and species.
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Waste management and environmental controls.
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Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
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Liaise with regulators and external stakeholders as required.
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Conduct environmental audits and inspections across projects.
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Support energy management initiatives and energy audits.
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Contribute to continual improvement of environmental management systems.
Candidate Profile
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Previous Environmental Advisor experience within construction, civils, infrastructure, utilities or related sectors.
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Civils experience is strongly preferred.
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Experience delivering environmental compliance across live construction projects.
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Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification desirable.
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Environmental management systems auditing experience beneficial.
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Candidates from consultancy backgrounds will be considered, although many candidates in the market currently operate on a self-employed or consultancy basis.
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Open to candidates looking to progress their auditing and environmental careers.
Location & Travel
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Significant workload currently across Scotland, with additional projects developing throughout England.
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Future work pipeline expected to continue expanding further south.
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Travel across England will be required from time to time.
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Candidates can be based between the Central Belt and the North of Scotland, with flexibility considered for the right individual
The Environmental Advisor will support operational teams across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, providing environmental guidance, assurance and compliance support throughout project delivery. The role will involve a mixture of site visits, audits, stakeholder engagement and environmental management planning.
Key Responsibilities
*
Provide environmental advice and support to operational and project teams across active construction sites.
*
Develop, review and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs).
*
Support compliance with environmental legislation, client requirements and company procedures.
*
Manage environmental aspects including:
*
Surface water runoff and pollution prevention.
*
Protected habitats and species.
*
Waste management and environmental controls.
*
Environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
*
Liaise with regulators and external stakeholders as required.
*
Conduct environmental audits and inspections across projects.
*
Support energy management initiatives and energy audits.
*
Contribute to continual improvement of environmental management systems.
Candidate Profile
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Previous Environmental Advisor experience within construction, civils, infrastructure, utilities or related sectors.
*
Civils experience is strongly preferred.
*
Experience delivering environmental compliance across live construction projects.
*
Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification desirable.
*
Environmental management systems auditing experience beneficial.
*
Candidates from consultancy backgrounds will be considered, although many candidates in the market currently operate on a self-employed or consultancy basis.
*
Open to candidates looking to progress their auditing and environmental careers.
Location & Travel
*
Significant workload currently across Scotland, with additional projects developing throughout England.
*
Future work pipeline expected to continue expanding further south.
*
Travel across England will be required from time to time.
*
Candidates can be based between the Central Belt and the North of Scotland, with flexibility considered for the right individual