Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive sustainability in one of the UK's most extraordinary natural environments?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is proud to once again partner with a world-leading infrastructure organisation to recruit a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor for a landmark major project on the Isle of Skye, Scotland - a place where your career can leave a lasting legacy and your lifestyle can embrace the wild outdoors.

Why Skye?

If you crave adventure alongside a meaningful career, this is your ideal move. Imagine completing your day’s work and stepping straight into untamed mountains, breathtaking coastlines, and abundant wildlife habitats.

With Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), protected marine environments, and ancient landscapes all around you, Skye offers a truly unique setting for environmental professionals ready to make a tangible impact.

About the Project

You’ll join the Fort Augustus to Skye Reinforcement Project - a critical upgrade to Scotland’s energy infrastructure that is working to safeguard environmental habitats while delivering sustainable energy solutions. This role is project critical and will play a key part in supporting sustainability actions across one of the UK's most environmentally sensitive construction programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the Environmental Manager and project teams to deliver environmental management plans, actions, and sustainability objectives on a major infrastructure project
• Driving compliance with environmental legislation, consents, permits, and planning conditions
• Managing on-site environmental risk, helping to mitigate impacts on land, watercourses, and habitats
• Leading day-to-day environmental assurance activities, including inspections, audits, and incident investigations
• Engaging with regulatory authorities, landowners, and project stakeholders to maintain positive relationships
• Mentoring and supporting more junior Environmental Advisors and Coordinators where required
• Contributing to habitat restoration, land management, and peatland protection efforts
• Advising on ecology, water management, flood risk, and civil construction activities on site

Why Join?

• Incredible Location - Be based in one of the UK's most stunning and ecologically rich regions
• Accommodation Provided - Self-contained en-suite pods on Skye, fully equipped for a comfortable stay
• Career Advancement - Join a business committed to developing and promoting environmental professionals with genuine long-term progression available
• Work-Life Balance - Flexible working patterns (Project-led working patterns with a strong on-site presence required (typically Monday–Friday, with flexible rotation options discussed)
• Team Culture - Supportive, close-knit project teams focused on collaboration and shared success
• Meaningful Impact - Work on a project where your expertise will directly help protect Scotland’s landscapes for future generations

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrable professional experience in environmental management on infrastructure, construction, energy or linear projects
• Good understanding of ecology, habitat management, flood risk, watercourse protection, and civil engineering activities
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills - able to liaise with site teams, clients and regulators
• Full UK driving licence (essential)
• Passion for sustainability and an appreciation for working outdoors in remote, rugged environments

What’s on Offer:

• A Competitive Basic Salary
• Company Car and all expenses paid
• Subsistence Allowance: Up to £250 per week (Tax-free)
• Accommodation Provided in private en-suite pods on Skye
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The Chance to Work in One of the UK’s Most Beautiful Natural Environments
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Career Progression - opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave)
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

This is more than just a job - it’s a career-defining opportunity to deliver environmental excellence while experiencing one of the wildest, most awe-inspiring places in the UK.

Ready to take your Environmental career to the next level and your weekends to new heights? Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Are you a planner - or planning graduate - looking to apply your planning knowledge to major infrastructure projects at pre-construction stage?

This role sits in a work-winning / pre-construction environment, supporting tenders and early-stage projects (including DCO-led schemes), with flexibility on location and clear progression.

Location

Based from one of the client’s many UK hub offices, with travel to Derby around twice per month.

Typical pattern is 2 days home / 3 days office. Predominantly desk-based with minimal site travel.

Company Overview

Our client delivers major UK power and utilities infrastructure and is growing its in-house Environmental & Sustainability team.

Planning and consents work is being brought in-house, creating an opportunity to become the planning lead within a supportive sustainability function.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review tenders to identify planning, consent and permitting requirements
• Support DCO and major infrastructure schemes at pre-construction stage
• Set out planning strategies, programmes and timelines
• Draft planning / ES documents or manage specialist consultants
• Maintain consents and permits registers and support handover to delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Town & Country Planning (or similar) or planning/consents experience
• Understanding of the UK planning system and DCO process
• Strong organisation, communication and stakeholder skills
• Interest in sustainability and environmental topics

What’s on Offer

• A competitive basic salary
• Company car and expenses paid
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Real opportunities for progression within a rapidly growing Environment & Sustainability function

Why join?

• Planning-led, not site-led role
• Early-stage influence on major UK infrastructure projects
• Strong mentoring and development support
• Clear progression within a growing sustainability team
• Flexible, inclusive working culture

If you’re a planner or early-career sustainability professional looking to influence major UK infrastructure projects at pre-construction stage - with clear progression and flexible working - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Ready to take ownership of environmental sustainability from day one on a portfolio of complex, high-value energy infrastructure projects?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 infrastructure contractor as Environmental Sustainability Manager, supporting a multi-project Power Transmission & Distribution portfolio across the Middlesbrough, Teesside and wider North East region.

All projects are at early or kick-off stage, offering genuine influence, visibility and the opportunity to shape environmental performance from mobilisation through to delivery.

The Portfolio

Based from the Middlesbrough office, you’ll oversee environmental sustainability across multiple Power T&D projects within the Teesside area, including:

• A large, complex new-build substation
• Several additional substations and associated enabling works
• A long-term programme of works forming part of a wider regional energy investment

The wider business has a strong national pipeline, but this role is regionally focused - no national travel and no regular overnight stays.

The Role

As Environmental Sustainability Manager, you’ll act as the senior environmental lead across a cluster of Power projects - embedded within delivery teams and trusted by Project Directors and senior leadership.

This is a hands-on leadership role, balancing technical credibility, stakeholder engagement and people management.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Acting as the environmental subject matter expert across multiple live and pre-construction Power projects
• Embedding environmental and sustainability requirements from early-stage planning and mobilisation
• Providing pragmatic, site-based advice to construction teams and senior project leadership
• Leading environmental compliance, consents and permit management
• Managing engagement with regulators, clients and external stakeholders
• Line managing and developing a growing team of Environmental Advisors

The role offers flexible working, typically around 3 days on site / office and 2 days working from home, with autonomy to manage your diary.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in an Environmental or Sustainability role within construction or infrastructure
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance during construction
• Confidence operating within senior, multi-disciplinary project teams
• Experience mentoring or managing Environmental Advisors (or readiness to step up)
• Degree-level qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Professional membership (e.g. IEMA) is desirable

What’s on Offer

• A competitive basic salary
• Car allowance or company car and all expenses paid
• Private healthcare - family cover
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working available
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Long-term project pipeline and clear progression opportunities

Why Join?

• Work on large-scale, complex energy infrastructure from project inception
• Shape environmental performance rather than inheriting legacy issues
• Join a well-resourced, collaborative Environment & Sustainability function
• Strong culture built on trust, autonomy and delivery excellence
• Genuine long-term career development opportunities

If you’re an Environmental Sustainability professional looking for a high-impact Power infrastructure role with long-term security and real influence - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Ready to take the lead on one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile highways projects?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor as Environmental Sustainability Manager on a new major highways scheme - a multi-year programme delivering vital improvements to regional connectivity and resilience.

With construction now underway, this role offers the chance to take ownership of environmental performance on a complex linear infrastructure project - shaping best practice, mentoring junior staff and driving compliance and innovation across a major programme of works.

The Project

Spanning several kilometres of new carriageway, bridges, underpasses, and river crossings, this large-scale highways project is a flagship investment in sustainable transport infrastructure.

You’ll be joining a highly collaborative and well-established delivery team known for its positive culture, strong wellbeing ethos and hands-on teamwork across disciplines.

What You’ll Be Doing

• As Environmental Sustainability Manager, you’ll be the project’s go-to environmental expert - providing practical site-based guidance and ensuring compliance across all works
• Acting as an active member of the project leadership team - embedding environmental considerations into all aspects of delivery
• Leading environmental management during construction and ensuring compliance with all consents, licences, and permits
• Promoting a proactive environmental culture through engagement with project teams, the client, regulators, and the supply chain
• Investigating and reporting environmental incidents, sharing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• We’re seeking a confident, practical environmental professional who thrives on complex site challenges and enjoys being embedded within delivery teams
• Proven experience in environmental management within major infrastructure or construction projects (ideally roads, rail, power, or utilities)
• A strong understanding of environmental compliance during construction, particularly water management and ecological constraints
• Experience managing consents, discharge permits, and liaising with regulators
• Confidence operating at senior-advisor or manager level within large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ideally, a relevant degree (Environmental Science, Environmental Management, etc.)

This is a hands-on, site-based role - ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of project delivery and influencing outcomes on the ground, not from a corporate office.

What’s on Offer

• A competitive basic salary
• Car allowance or company car and all expenses paid
• Private healthcare - family cover
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working available
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities

Why Join

• A long-term role on one of the UK’s most complex and high-profile highways projects
• Real opportunities and clear progression pathways to senior leadership positions within a significant and rapidly growing Environment & Sustainability function
• Join a Tier 1 contractor with one of the best reputations for culture and collaboration in UK infrastructure
• Make a visible impact on environmental performance, innovation, and sustainability outcomes
• Enjoy the backing of a business with a strong project pipeline and commitment to developing its people
• A genuinely positive team culture - collaborative, respectful and focused on wellbeing and delivery excellence

If you’re a Senior Environmental Advisor ready to step up, or an established Environmental Manager seeking a new challenge on a landmark highways scheme - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Are you an Environment & Sustainability professional looking to make an impact on one of the UK’s most significant renewable energy infrastructure projects?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a major contractor’s renewable energy infrastructure team as an Environmental & Sustainability Advisor on a landmark underground cabling project that will help power the UK’s low-carbon future.

With environmental compliance and sustainability targets at the heart of the programme, you’ll play a vital role in supporting their operational teams deliver excellence across ecology, carbon management, BREEAM Infrastructure and biodiversity net gain.

About the role:

• Provide hands-on environmental and sustainability support to delivery teams on a multi-year infrastructure project.
• Carry out environmental inspections across project works and construction sites, ensuring compliance with legal, client and company standards.
• Develop and maintain environmental management and sustainability plans.
• Liaise with regulators, clients and subcontractors to ensure permits and consents are in place and best practice achieved.
• Support incident investigations and continual improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to achieving project KPIs around BREEAM Infrastructure, carbon management and biodiversity.

This is a hands on, site-based role with no set hybrid option. Based in their Market Weighton office with at least one day per week out and about on site initially, increasing as construction ramps up.

What we’re looking for:

• A degree in Environmental Science or a similar related subject - or equivalent practical experience in an environmental or sustainability role
• Prior experience in a site-based environmental or sustainability role
• Understanding of environmental planning, permitting and consents (essential).
• Comfortable in a live project delivery environment and happy to be office/site-based.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between office and site.

Desirable: 

• IEMA membership
• Internal environmental auditor (ISO 14001) qualification
• Knowledge of the utilities/construction/engineering operating environment

What’s on offer:

• A competitive basic salary
• Company car and expenses paid
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Real opportunities for progression within a rapidly growing Environment & Sustainability function

Why join?

• This is a Tier 1 contractor with a proven record of developing its people and a clear growth trajectory in the Environment & Sustainability space. 
• Their renewable energy function has expanded significantly, creating genuine opportunities to step up to Senior Advisor and Manager roles.
• You’ll be part of a supportive and social team culture, working closely with operations and gaining exposure to every aspect of environmental and sustainability delivery on a landmark project.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Looking to use your analytical skills to help shape a leading organisation’s journey to Net Zero?

Our client is a major UK social housing provider, delivering homes and services to tens of thousands of residents nationwide. With a strong social purpose, they are tackling the housing crisis while driving ambitious environmental goals, including a Net Zero 2050 commitment and a comprehensive climate transition plan. Sustainability is central to their strategy, with a focus on resilience, reducing emissions, and building stronger communities.

About the role

This newly created role sits within the Strategy & Planning Directorate, placing sustainability at the centre of organisational decision-making.

• Lead on group-wide carbon data, forecasting and scenario modelling, providing insights that shape the Net Zero pathway.
• Deliver SECR and Scope 3 reporting, aligning with investor expectations and emerging government standards.
• Assess climate risks such as flooding, overheating, supply chain resilience and resident impact, and turn findings into practical actions.
• Work closely with internal teams and external specialists to ensure robust analysis and high-quality reporting.
• Use advanced tools (Excel, Power BI, SmartWaste) to improve modelling, tracking and reporting.

What we’re looking for

• We’re seeking a technically strong analyst who can bring numbers to life and influence decisions at a strategic level.
• Degree in Sustainability, Risk, Business, Statistics or related analytical field.
• Previous experience in analytical roles (sustainability, housing, consultancy, construction, finance or similar ideally).
• Strong carbon accounting knowledge and emissions modelling expertise ideally.
• Advanced Excel skills; Power BI and/or SmartWaste desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts.
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple projects.

What’s on offer

• Basic salary up to £45,000
• Generous annual leave – 28 days plus bank holidays, rising to 31 with service
• Flexible hybrid working – typically 1–2 days in the office, remainder from home
• Outstanding pension scheme – double matched contributions up to 12%
• Health & wellbeing support – Westfield Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme and lifestyle discounts
• Family-friendly policies – enhanced maternity, paternity, carers and grandparents leave
• Financial peace of mind – non-contributory life assurance (3x salary)
• Career development – strong CPD and learning opportunities to help you grow
• Giving back – up to 21 hours paid volunteering leave each year
• A growing sustainability function, offering clear career progression.

Timeline

• Closing date - 18th September
• In-person Interview - 24th September (London)

Why join

This is your chance to make a tangible difference — influencing a large organisation’s climate strategy, shaping its Net Zero pathway, and delivering outcomes that improve lives and communities. If you’re motivated by purpose, impact and professional growth, this is an opportunity not to miss.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Looking to deliver ecological leadership on one of the South East’s most complex infrastructure schemes?

We’re seeking a Senior Site Ecologist to take a leading role on a major highways project near Winchester, managing ecological deliverables through construction while ensuring legislative compliance and environmental protection.

This is a full-time site-based position, offering daily variety, strong project ownership, and the opportunity to work in a complex and sensitive ecological setting.

About the Project

This nationally significant highways scheme is focused on the redesign of a motorway junction, including an underpass, new slip roads and complex cut-and-fill earthworks. The project area presents ecological sensitivities including hazel dormice, bats, badgers and high-value habitats.

You’ll be the ecological lead on site - engaging with consultant ECoW’s, contractors, and construction managers to coordinate surveys, mitigations and licensing requirements in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate and manage ecological delivery during construction
• Act as the day-to-day ecological lead, attending briefings and working alongside site teams
• Oversee consultant ECoW input and ensure correct levels of ecological coverage on site
• Address protected species constraints and secure compliance with relevant licences
• Provide on-the-ground support and advice to operational teams and stakeholders
• Engage regularly with regulators and environmental advisors to ensure successful project outcomes

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in ecology, including construction-phase site work
• One or more protected species licences - ideally hazel dormouse or bat (Level 1 or 2)
• Strong knowledge of ecological legislation and infrastructure project delivery
• Confident communicator with the gravitas to influence decisions on a live site
• Degree in ecology or related subject preferred; relevant experience will also be considered
• CIEEM membership desirable (funding support available)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Company car
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare (for you and partner)
• Paid professional memberships (e.g. CIEEM)
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Permanent, full-time role
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave)
• Share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
• Strong progression potential into other regional infrastructure projects post-completion

Why Join?

• This role offers the chance to lead ecology on a high-profile project where your expertise and decision-making will directly shape construction outcomes. 
• You’ll be working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment where no two days are the same. 
• Backed by a supportive environment and sustainability team, you’ll have the platform to grow your career in ecological leadership within major infrastructure delivery.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Are you ready to take the lead on ecological delivery at construction stage, where your decisions shape real outcomes?

We’re looking for a confident and pragmatic Senior Site Ecologist to join a major infrastructure programme in the North of England. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible, site-based role with influence across a headline highways scheme and nearby projects.

You’ll be part of a respected internal environment team working alongside consultants and contractors to deliver robust ecological outcomes while supporting efficient project delivery.

About the Project

You’ll primarily support a major link roads scheme located between Manchester and Sheffield, with occasional input (c.10%) to other local projects within 1–2 hours’ travel.

The project is entering construction phase, and the role will be site-focused (60%), with additional time spent on coordination and reporting (40%). You’ll be embedded in daily site operations while ensuring all ecological risks and constraints are fully managed and understood.

Key ecological considerations include badger mitigation, bat surveys and other protected species work, supported by external ECoW consultants.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Take ownership of ecological deliverables across the construction site
• Lead on implementing mitigation strategies in line with licensing requirements
• Work closely with contractors, consultants, regulators and internal teams
• Attend site meetings, provide advice and influence daily decision-making
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation and address any ecological risks
• Support protected species survey programmes and ensure pragmatic site integration

What We’re Looking For

• Previous ecology experience, ideally including site-based delivery on infrastructure or construction projects
• A strong communicator with the confidence to influence contractors and stand your ground when needed
• Protected species licences—badger experience highly desirable, with additional species (e.g. bats, GCN) also highly beneficial
• Degree in ecology or a related subject preferred; equivalent experience will also be considered
• Good understanding of ecological legislation and site-based environmental management
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Company car
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare (for you and partner)
• Paid professional memberships (e.g. CIEEM)
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Permanent, full-time role
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave)
• Share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
• Strong progression potential into other regional infrastructure projects post-completion

Why Join?

• Lead ecological delivery on a nationally significant infrastructure project with high visibility and impact
• Make real-time, on-site decisions with the support of a collaborative and experienced environment team
• Play a key role in embedding ecology within day-to-day construction activities
• Enjoy long-term development opportunities across a growing portfolio of complex infrastructure projects

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Ready to lead and grow a sustainability function at the heart of the built environment?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary consultancy to recruit a Head of Sustainability – a commercially focused leadership role driving both technical excellence and business growth across a broad range of sustainability services.

Based in London with hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days WFH), this is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role with full responsibility for team performance, service development, and strategic direction – all while working alongside experts in architecture, MEP, project management and surveying.

Why this role?

This is a leadership role with real autonomy – managing a multi-skilled team delivering retrofit consultancy, BREEAM, lifecycle carbon, ESG strategies, and planning support. The consultancy has a strong reputation in the public sector, and the sustainability team is seen as a key growth driver for the future.

You’ll lead the function as a standalone business unit, supported by board-level leadership but trusted to make the technical and commercial decisions. It’s ideal for someone who thrives on ownership and visibility – and wants to take a team and service offering to the next level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing a multi-disciplinary sustainability team across energy, carbon, planning, retrofit and certification services (such as BREEAM)
• Taking ownership of service line performance, client relationships, bids, and commercial delivery
• Overseeing technical quality and acting as third signatory on all key outputs
• Growing the sustainability offering through market insight, business development and cross-discipline collaboration
• Representing the team internally and externally at events, forums and with clients
• Supporting the wider business with internal ESG reporting and carbon planning initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Strong consultancy background with experience leading sustainability services in the built environment
• First degree in engineering (e.g. mechanical, building services) – essential
• Postgraduate degree in sustainability or related subject – desirable
• Experience managing a team and running a business unit or cost centre
• Confident communicator, able to win work, pitch to clients and represent the company externally
• Technically credible across key UK sustainability frameworks including PAS 2035/2038, lifecycle assessment, and BREEAM

What’s on Offer

• Salary in the region of £85,000 – £100,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus
• BUPA private healthcare
• Company pension scheme
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Clear pathway to Director-level position for the right candidate
• Full autonomy to lead, shape and grow your team and service line

This isn’t just another consultancy role - it’s a chance to lead from the front, define your career trajectory, and make a real impact in a growing, strategically important team.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.

Ready to drive environmental sustainability in Scotland’s most ambitious energy infrastructure projects?

Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is proud to partner with a major UK infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor for a landmark energy infrastructure programme based near Peterhead, Scotland.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior environmental role that blends field-based impact, stakeholder influence, and critical infrastructure delivery - all in a role where you can see the tangible results of your work every single day.

Why Peterhead?

Set on Scotland’s dramatic northeast coast, Peterhead offers a unique blend of industry and nature. From rugged shorelines and rich ecology to active harbour life and proximity to remote habitats, it’s an incredible base for environmental professionals who value variety, visibility, and meaningful impact.

This isn’t a desk job — this is a boots-on-the-ground role where your expertise will help protect and enhance the environment while supporting some of the UK’s most vital infrastructure upgrades.

About the Projects

You’ll play a key role across a suite of high-profile energy transmission and substation upgrade projects in the region, including:

• Full replacement of ageing substations and associated demolition
• Delivery of two new-build substations including civil engineering, drainage, and security infrastructure
• Complex underground cabling works and enabling site packages
• With construction activity already underway on some sites, your presence on site will be essential to driving high environmental standards from mobilisation through to delivery

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading environmental and sustainability efforts across multiple active construction sites
• Reviewing and delivering environmental management plans, permits, and consents
• Conducting regular site inspections, audits, toolbox talks and assurance activities
• Advising site teams, senior project managers and construction leads on environmental risks, compliance, and improvement opportunities
• Managing environmental incidents, reporting and corrective actions

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable professional experience in environmental management on infrastructure, construction, energy, or linear projects (e.g., rail, highways, utilities, civils)
• Good working knowledge of UK environmental legislation, licensing and compliance processes
• Ability to challenge and influence project teams with credibility and confidence
• Comfortable working on active construction sites, conducting inspections, and identifying issues on the ground
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

What’s on Offer

• A competitive basic salary
• Choice of a Company Car or Car Allowance
• Subsistence Allowance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Structured training, support and career development opportunities
• Pension scheme, share incentive plan, and other core benefits
• Work in a region with genuine environmental complexity and visibility
• Be part of a supportive, growing team of 25+ environmental sustainability professionals across Scotland

Why Join?

• Critical Project – Work on high-value, nationally significant energy infrastructure upgrades
• Team Culture – Collaborative, technically strong team led by experienced environmental managers
• Career Progression – With strong organisational backing for your growth and development
• Site Impact – You’ll be empowered to lead from the front, influence decisions, and leave a legacy

This is more than just another environmental role - it’s a real chance to shape infrastructure that matters, in a role where your expertise will be recognised and respected.

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) – Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.