Environmental Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental Manager to support the delivery of the SSE ASTI Framework in Alness, Scotland. The successful candidate will work closely with project and site management teams to ensure environmental compliance, promote sustainability and drive continuous improvement across major energy infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance on environmental management and sustainability best practice, working closely with the SHESQ function.
• Ensure appropriate management controls are implemented to meet statutory obligations and project environmental requirements.
• Work with site management teams to maintain compliance with environmental and sustainability plans.
• Lead and support environmental incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and analyse environmental performance data, identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Develop and implement environmental improvement plans, campaigns and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare, review and manage environmental documentation, including plans, procedures and third-party submissions.
• Identify environmental risks and ensure appropriate controls are established across project sites, compounds and yards.
• Identify and manage environmental consents, permits, licences and exemptions, ensuring all necessary approvals are secured.
• Prepare environmental reports, presentations and performance updates as required.
• Support pre-qualification questionnaires, tender submissions and environmental award applications.

Essential Requirements

• Chartered membership of IEMA.
• Proven environmental management experience on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Practical knowledge of waste management, water management, pollution prevention, statutory nuisance, contaminated land and ecological mitigation.
• Experience with environmental consents, licensing, Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Strong understanding of Net Zero principles, carbon measurement and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Experience in environmental incident management, investigation and corrective action implementation.

Additional Information

• Location: Alness, Scotland
• Day Rate: £550, negotiable
• IR35 Status: Inside IR35
• Payment Terms: PAYE only