Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Advisor

Location: Glasgow

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Working: Office-based with travel to sites

We are working with a leading civil engineering business to recruit an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor to join their Glasgow team.

This is a varied role supporting environmental, carbon and sustainability requirements across civil engineering projects, working closely with project teams, site personnel, suppliers and subcontractors.

Duties Include:

• Carbon and energy reporting, including GHG Protocol

• Assessing the carbon and environmental impact of construction materials

• Environmental compliance across civil engineering projects

• Preparing CEMPs, Pollution Prevention Plans and Habitat Management Plans

• Waste management, pollution prevention and protected species

• Supporting SEPA regulatory requirements, authorisations and licensing

• Environmental performance and due diligence across the supply chain

• Assessing suppliers against environmental, ethical trading, governance, modern slavery and social value criteria

• Environmental reporting, data analysis and continuous improvement

• Site visits, inspections and providing practical environmental advice to project teams

About You:

• Experience working on or supporting civil engineering projects

• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation relevant to construction

• Experience with carbon and energy reporting

• Knowledge of the GHG Protocol

• Experience preparing environmental documentation, particularly CEMPs and Pollution Prevention Plans

• Knowledge of SEPA requirements and environmental permitting/licensing

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• The ability to work independently and use your own initiative

• Strong communication skills and a practical, site-focused approach

• A willingness to travel to project sites as required

Civil engineering experience is essential, with experience working within a project or site environment highly desirable.

Apply now for more information or a confidential discussion about the role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow City

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English