Environmental Advisor – Onshore Wind

The Opportunity

A leading UK renewable energy business is looking for an Environmental Advisor to join its onshore wind team in Scotland.

You'll make sure its operational and construction sites meet their planning consents and licences, and you'll run the environmental deliverables that come with them, from habitat management and peatland restoration to biodiversity net gain. The role is hybrid, based in Glasgow or Perth, with regular site visits.

The Role

• Maintain compliance with environmental planning consents, licences and industry standards
• Project-manage Habitat Management Plans, Biodiversity Net Gain plans and monitoring regimes
• Oversee peatland restoration, conservation grazing and forestry management obligations
• Manage contractors, including writing specifications and supporting tenders
• Liaise with regulators, environmental agencies and internal teams
• Build partnerships with local communities on sustainability initiatives

About You

• Practical experience in ecology, habitat management or a related field
• A track record of managing environmental projects, budgets and contractors
• Working knowledge of environmental auditing and inspections (ISO 14001 an advantage)
• Membership of IEMA, CIEEM, CIWEM or similar, or working towards it
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• £49,000 – £57,700 plus car or car allowance and performance bonus
• Generous holiday allowance, strong pension and enhanced family leave
• Flexible-first hybrid working
• Wellbeing support, share scheme and volunteering days

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To apply or find out more, contact Shaun at shaun.silva@gaia-search.com