Consents and Environment Engineer - Carbon

Overview

Consents & Environment Manager – Contract Opportunity

Location: Central Belt, Scotland (Hybrid Working) - will also consider candidates from the Inverness area

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6 months (with potential extension)

Rate: £85–£100 per hour (Inside IR35 via PAYE Umbrella)

Working Week: 37 hours

Clearance: BPSS (including DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Site Presence: Approx. 50% on-site across the North of Scotland

We’re seeking a Consents & Environment Manager with a strong project delivery focus to join a major infrastructure programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring environmental compliance and facilitating timely project delivery across some of Scotland’s most critical energy projects.

• Lead on consents condition discharge, environmental licensing, and preparation of environmental contract specifications.
• Coordinate and monitor contractor environmental compliance, ensuring all statutory and internal obligations are met.
• Scope, tender, award, and manage multiple consultancy contracts for EnvCoW support services and post-planning surveys.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders (consenting bodies, statutory authorities, key consultees).
• Drive environmental and regulatory performance across contractors and project teams.
• Conduct scheduled inspections and audits to ensure compliance with planning consents.

• Proven project management experience in major infrastructure projects, including cost, risk, quality, and timing management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence, negotiate, and represent project interests externally.
• Ideally, a degree in Environmental Studies (postgraduate qualification desirable) and experience in infrastructure or environmental consultancy.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is a plus.

Interested? Apply now for further details