Environmental Advisor

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure company is seeking an Environmental Advisor to join their team in Scotland. The ideal candidate will provide environmental guidance, support ISO14001 certification, and collaborate on strategic environmental initiatives. This role offers opportunities for career advancement and flexible working arrangements. Strong management and planning skills are essential, along with environmental expertise and relevant educational qualifications. Join a company committed to inclusive practices and great employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Thorough understanding of corporate strategy, values, and objectives.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management System and its practical implementation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental advice and guidance across all levels to minimize company risk.
• Support the development of environmental strategy and action plans aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead and conduct inspections, audits, and investigations.

Skills

Collaboration

Management

Planning and time management

Knowledge of construction practices

Environmental best practices

Education

Degree in relevant subject

Practitioner-level membership of IEMA (PIEMA)

Tools

ISO14001

Internal auditing qualifications

Job description

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Environmental Advisor to join our team on the Harburn Framework, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental advice and guidance across all levels to minimise company risk.
• Assist in developing and implementing environmental elements of the Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Produce documentation to support and maintain ISO14001 certification.
• Support the development of environmental strategy and action plans aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead and conduct inspections, audits, and investigations; report findings and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with the Environmental Manager on IMS development and documentation.
• Participate in a team of advisors to monitor and review performance against company processes.
• Contribute to pre-contract and work-winning activities within the business unit.
• Review compliance with environmental management systems, plans, and legislation through internal and external audits.
• Identify and promote environmental best practices and share lessons learned across the business unit.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and industry standards.
• Provide input to corporate strategy and local action plans to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Consult with customer personnel to address environmental matters and promote best practice solutions.
• Lead the use of company performance measurement tools to capture required data at project and business unit levels.
• Assist in training staff, operatives, and subcontractors to ensure adherence to environmental procedures and legal compliance.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team across projects, sites, or operational areas.
• Strong management skills with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to perform effectively.
• Excellent planning and time management skills; able to manage multiple activities without compromising standards or quality.
• Proven ability to ensure technical standards and specifications are consistently met.
• Capable of contributing to project and operational performance alongside colleagues.
• Sound knowledge of construction practices and industry standards.
• Specialist expertise in a relevant field
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a related subject.
• Practitioner-level membership of IEMA (PIEMA), actively working toward chartered status.
• Recognised internal auditing qualifications.
• Thorough understanding of corporate strategy, values, and objectives
• In-depth knowledge of ISO14001 Environmental Management System and its practical implementation
• Demonstrable experience in a similar role

What is in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About the Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.