Environmental Manager

Environmental Manager – Energy & Infrastructure

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.

The Opportunity

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.

The portfolio includes projects across:

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, Blackhillock, 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.

What will you be doing?

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.

What are we looking for?

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

Ideally, you will have:

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:

Waste management

Water management and pollution prevention

Ecological mitigation

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 advantageous given the nature of the projects.

What's in it for you?

Up to £60,000 salary

Company car / car allowance

Annual bonus

Enhanced pension

27 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Full private medical cover

Life assurance and health screening

Ongoing professional development and training

Accommodation provided when working away from home

Approximately £50–£60 overnight allowance when staying away

Flexible working pattern

The role is predominantly site-based, five days per week.

For candidates living approximately 1.5–2 hours from the project locations, a 10 days on / 4 days off rotation can be accommodated, with accommodation provided while on site.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Environmental Manager to take a lead role across a major portfolio of energy and infrastructure projects, with long-term workload and the opportunity to play a key part in the growth of the environmental team.

If you're interested in finding out more, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role, projects and package.