Environmental Advisor: Net Zero Biodiversity & Compliance (Hybrid)

sse.com; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK seeks an Environmental Advisor to support renewable energy projects. The role involves ensuring environmental compliance, managing habitat and biodiversity projects, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in ecology or habitat management and experience in environmental legislation. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of flexible benefits to support employees' wellbeing.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Free online GP

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental legislation and policy.
• Experience in habitat management such as peatland restoration or forestry management.
• Proven track record managing environmental projects and budgets.
• Working knowledge of ISO14001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with environmental planning consents and legal obligations.
• Manage environmental deliverables including Biodiversity Net Gain implementation.
• Liaise with stakeholders on environmental and sustainability activities.
• Build partnerships to implement sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Project management

Ecology knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental auditing

Education

Membership of relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM)

Job description

A leading energy company in the UK seeks an Environmental Advisor to support renewable energy projects. The role involves ensuring environmental compliance, managing habitat and biodiversity projects, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should have a background in ecology or habitat management and experience in environmental legislation. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a range of flexible benefits to support employees' wellbeing.