Senior Sustainability & Assurance Advisor

Senior Sustainability & Assurance Advisor

The Vacancy

Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor

Sectors: Rail, Civil Engineering & Power
Location: Cumbernauld, Scotland

About the Opportunity

Join our dynamic and expanding business as a Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor, where you will play a critical role in providing expert guidance on environmental and sustainability issues to various project and framework teams across Scotland.

Business Unit Overview

You will become part of a skilled team of SHEQ professionals within our dedicated Environment & Sustainability team, supporting business units and projects across the UK. Our specialists are regionally based, allowing for targeted local support to our diverse projects.

Role Responsibilities

As a Senior Environment & Sustainability Advisor, your main duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and executing sustainability and climate resilience strategies that meet quality and timeline requirements.
• Providing technical sustainability support to operational and support staff.
• Preparing and submitting environmental permits as required.
• Maintaining a detailed knowledge of relevant sustainability legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Implementing and monitoring the Project Sustainability Plan and creating a Sustainability Register.
• Identifying and facilitating sustainability initiatives, as well as monitoring sustainability KPIs.
• Supporting BREEAM (or equivalent) assessments in collaboration with BREEAM Assessors.
• Conducting sustainability-related assurance activities and managing sustainability opportunities and risks.
• Ensuring project design and optioneering integrate sustainability requirements.
• Conducting site visits, producing environmental reports, and advising teams on best practices.
• Overseeing environmental incident investigations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to achieve sustainability outcomes.
• Compiling waste management statistics and recording energy use to monitor carbon emissions.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Prior experience in Environmental and Sustainability roles, preferably in rail or civil engineering.
• Relevant qualification (degree/diploma/HNC/HND).
• Experience in construction project environments.
• Prior ecological experience.
• Membership in IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment) or equivalent.
• Full UK driving license.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Broader sustainability experience (e.g., Carbon Reduction, Circular Economy, Climate Change).
• Experience working within rail settings.

Benefits

In return, we offer an attractive compensation package including:

• Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service).
• Up to 3 volunteer days.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards.
• Strong support system for personal and professional development.
• Continuous learning opportunities.
• A safe working environment.
• Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard.

If you are passionate about environmental sustainability and are looking for a pivotal role in an expanding sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.