Environmental Advisor (Morgan Sindall)

Position: Environmental Advisor

Employer: Morgan Sindall Group (Morgan Sindall Infrastructure)

Reference ID: REQN0001025

Work Arrangement: ONSITE

Posted Date: 10/06/2026

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers high-quality complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With frameworks and major schemes spanning nuclear decommissioning at Sellafield, National Grid energy transmission networks, major highways enhancements for National Highways, and high-speed rail programmes, Morgan Sindall provides an environment of innovation, engineering excellence, and long-term career development.

Inverness, Scotland

Talented people are the key to our success.

Do you want to play a part in delivering major infrastructure projects while helping to protect and enhance the environment?

We are looking for a proactive Environmental Advisor to support the SSENT Framework, working on key projects including Loch na Cathrach Pumped Storage Hydro and Fasnakyle to Bingally. In this role, you’ll work closely with site and engineering teams to ensure environmental considerations are built into day-to-day delivery.

You will play a key role in supporting project delivery by identifying risks, solving environmental challenges, and working closely with site and engineering teams to keep projects safe, compliant, and on programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, someone who enjoys working on site, using data, and solving real world problems within a fast paced infrastructure environment.

Work on live construction sites alongside engineering and delivery teams

Solve real-time problems, helping teams find practical solutions on the ground

Use Excel and data tools to track risks, constraints, and performance

Play a hands-on role in keeping projects moving safely and efficiently

Gain exposure to how major infrastructure projects are built and delivered

Bring a background from environmental, engineering, construction, or similar disciplines.

Support compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions, and permits while helping teams deliver works efficiently

Work closely with project and engineering teams to provide practical, real-time advice on site issues

Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to the CEMP and project controls.

Engage with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to resolve issues and keep projects progressing

Carry out inspections, audits, and reporting, using findings to drive improvements and prevent future issues

Use data, tracking tools, and site insight to identify trends, mitigate risks, and avoid delays to programme.

Degree in environmental, engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)and membership of (or working towards) IEMA, CIEEM, or similar (ISEP/PISEP desirable)

Experience in an environmental role, construction, infrastructure, engineering, or environmental roles within a site-based environment,within construction, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects (preferably in Scotland)

Understanding of environmental requirements and ability to apply them practically on site,(environmental legislation, planning conditions, and SEPA permitting)

Experience implementing and monitoring CEMP and environmental management systems.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance environmental requirements with delivery needs

Confident communicator who can work effectively with project teams, clients, regulators, and stakeholders

Experience working in complex or constrained environments (environmental sensitivity beneficial)

Skilled in inspections, audits, and environmental reporting within a SHEQ framework

Strong IT skills, particularly Excel for tracking, analysing, and reporting data

Experience using digital systems to support delivery and decision-making

GIS knowledge is advantageous.

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.

Flexible and adaptable working

Family friendly policies and work/life approach

Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme and long service awards

Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)

We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Estimated Remuneration: GBP £35,000 - £48,000 per annum (competitive market rate commensurate with experience)

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