Senior Environmental Consultant
Scotland - Hybrid
Permanent, Full-time
Competitive Salary DOE + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits

Summary
The Senior Environmental Consultant will manage the environmental compliance elements of the environmental schemes that we are working on while contributing to Freedom’s ‘Journey to 2030’ growth strategy. This position offers the opportunity to work in some of the UK’s most extraordinary landscapes, contributing to meaningful environmental improvements. The role offers challenge and growth with the opportunity to play a pivotal role in scaling a high-impact environmental business.

This role is focusing on a framework of Large Capital Delivery Projects in the Power Sector and is based in Scotland.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Develop and deliver environmental consultancy services across all project phases, including preparing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and securing environmental consents and permits

• Conducting on site audits and inspections and monitoring the actions

• Undertake Environmental Site Walkovers at a variety of locations within Scotland.

• Lead on Environmental consultations within Scotland with regulatory bodies.

• Provide environmental advice to clients and internal teams ensuring environmental compliance across design and build projects

• Lead or support projects through licensing and consenting processes (NSIP/SCO), helping clients navigate regulatory requirements

• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA), site investigations, reporting and ensure adherence to environmental legislation

• Oversee and ensure the efficient delivery of multiple projects and workstreams across the UK

• Play a key role in shaping and executing policies and processes to meet the evolving needs of the business

• Develop, mentor, and inspire the team to foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence

• Assist with tender writing, framework evaluation, and the production of bids, case studies, and contract submissions

• Ensure all projects comply with health and safety standards, with all Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Toolbox Talks in place and up to date

• Scope, quote, and plan works while managing labour levels and subcontractor relationships

• Attend pre-start meetings, regular client and contractor reviews, and internal management meetings

• Ensure strong health and safety performance across all operations

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to align with business objectives and client expectations

• Build upon our reputation for delivery and attract new clients through strategic relationship management

• Detailed knowledge of UK environmental legislation and its application within the business

• Provide technical advice and guidance around environmental compliance.

• Ability to manage a number of projects

 

What We’re Looking For:

Essential

• Proven expertise in managing frameworks, contracts, and complex operations in the environmental or related industries

• Demonstrable leadership experience, driving growth and operational excellence in a similar role

• Experienced with Scottish environmental regulations

• Strong understanding of health and safety standards and environmental regulations

• Skilled in tender preparation, project scoping, and the development of work methodologies

• Financially literate with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics

• A motivational leader capable of mentoring and developing teams, particularly early-career professionals

Desirable

• Undertaking EnvCoW role on a range of sites.

Benefits 

 

We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Car allowance or salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution 
• Up to 25 days holidays depending on role (Options to buy & sell)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days  
• Private Medical Insurance 
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) 
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. 
• Personal development programme 

 

 

 

 

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

 

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