Senior Environmental Consultant - Scotland

Overview

Embankment Group is recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing environmental and infrastructure services business seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to support the delivery of major environmental schemes across Scotland.

This is a strategic, delivery-focused role that combines technical environmental expertise with operational leadership. You will oversee environmental compliance across design and build projects, work within nationally significant infrastructure frameworks, and play a pivotal role in supporting business growth and operational excellence.

This position offers the opportunity to work across diverse and often sensitive landscapes, contributing to high-profile projects while helping shape internal processes, standards, and team capability as the business continues to scale.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Environmental Consultant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) and associated documentation.
• Securing environmental consents and supporting licensing and regulatory submissions, including NSIP and similar processes.
• Conducting site inspections, audits, and compliance monitoring to ensure adherence to UK environmental legislation and best practices.
• Providing technical environmental advice to clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Supporting or leading Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), site investigations, and reporting.
• Acting as an Environmental Clerk of Works (EnvCoW) where required.
• Managing subcontractors, labour planning, and project budgets.
• Contributing to tenders, frameworks, and bid submissions.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and operational standards.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members to foster a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Land Management, Landscape, or a related discipline.
• Practitioner-level membership of ISEP.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide, with occasional overnight stays.

Desirable:

• Membership or Fellowship of ISEP.
• Membership of AEnvCoW.
• CSCS Card.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.

Day-to-Day

In this role, you will:

• Oversee multiple live projects, ensuring environmental compliance and operational excellence.
• Attend pre-start meetings, client reviews, and internal management discussions.
• Scope, quote, and plan works while managing subcontractor relationships and labour levels.
• Conduct on-site audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring.
• Provide expert advice to clients and internal teams on environmental legislation and best practices.
• Lead or support licensing and consenting processes, including NSIP/SCO.
• Develop and deliver environmental consultancy services, including EIAs and site investigations.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional development.
• Drive health and safety performance across all operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities, including support for further qualifications.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.
• The chance to shape internal processes and contribute to the growth of a high-impact environmental business.
• Flexible working arrangements and travel opportunities across the UK.

If you are an experienced environmental professional looking to step into a senior role where you can influence both project delivery and wider business growth, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation operating at scale.

Apply today to become part of a team that is making a tangible difference to the environment and infrastructure landscape across the UK.