Senior Environmental Specialist – Power & Renewables – Inverurie
A leading engineering contractor operating across the UK and Europe is currently recruiting for a Senior Environmental Specialist to provide strategic environmental leadership across high-value power transmission and renewable energy projects.
Based from Inverurie, this is a permanent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to join a business with a strong culture of performance, collaboration, and sustainability. You will take a key role in managing compliance, supporting permitting, and guiding best practice environmental delivery across multiple live sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the lead environmental authority on a portfolio of power and renewable energy construction projects.
Ensure compliance with all UK and Scottish environmental legislation, consents, permits, and client-specific standards.
Develop, review, and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMPs) and Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) in line with project delivery.
Conduct regular environmental audits and inspections, identifying non-conformances and driving corrective actions.
Manage environmental monitoring activities including dust, noise, water quality, waste, and ecological surveys.
Engage and liaise with regulatory authorities (e.g., SEPA), statutory consultees, and client environmental teams.
Support internal teams and subcontractors with guidance on environmental controls, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
Deliver toolbox talks and site inductions to promote environmental awareness and behavioural improvement.
Lead sustainability reporting initiatives and contribute to carbon reduction goals across the project lifecycle.
Maintain accurate environmental documentation including audit reports, incident logs, and compliance registers.
Candidate Requirements:
Degree-qualified in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, or related discipline.
Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in a construction or infrastructure environment, preferably with power, utilities, or renewables exposure.
Proven record managing environmental compliance on large-scale or multi-site construction projects.
Detailed knowledge of Scottish and UK environmental frameworks, including EIA, SEPA permits, and protected species regulations.
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across project levels.
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA, CIWEM) is highly desirable.
Full UK driving licence essential due to site travel requirements.
What’s on Offer:
£65,000 - £75,000 + Package
Long-term role on major energy infrastructure projects
Career progression opportunities in a growing and technically focused team
Hybrid flexibility and regional travel support
Access to professional development and chartership support
