Senior Environmental Advisor

Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to drive sustainability in one of the UK's most extraordinary natural environments? Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) is proud to once again partner with a world-leading infrastructure organisation to recruit a Senior Environmental Sustainability Advisor for a landmark major project on the Isle of Skye, Scotland - a place where your career can leave a lasting legacy and your lifestyle can embrace the wild outdoors.

Why Skye? If you crave adventure alongside a meaningful career, this is your ideal move. Imagine completing your days work and stepping straight into untamed mountains, breathtaking coastlines, and abundant wildlife habitats. With Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), protected marine environments, and ancient landscapes all around you, Skye offers a truly unique setting for environmental professionals ready to make a tangible impact.

About the Project Youll join the Fort Augustus to Skye Reinforcement Project - a critical upgrade to Scotlands energy infrastructure that is working to safeguard environmental habitats while delivering sustainable energy solutions. This role is project critical and will play a key part in supporting sustainability actions across one of the UK's most environmentally sensitive construction programmes. What Youll Be Doing Supporting the Environmental Manager and project teams to deliver environmental management plans, actions, and sustainability objectives on a major infrastructure project Driving compliance with environmental legislation, consents, permits, and planning conditions Managing on-site environmental risk, helping to mitigate impacts on land, watercourses, and habitats Leading day-to-day environmental assurance activities, including inspections, audits, and incident investigations Engaging with regulatory authorities, landowners, and project stakeholders to maintain positive relationships Mentoring and supporting more junior Environmental Advisors and Coordinators where required Contributing to habitat restoration, land management, and peatland protection efforts Advising on ecology, water management, flood risk, and civil construction activities on site Why Join?

Incredible Location - Be based in one of the UK's most stunning and ecologically rich regions Accommodation Provided - Self-contained en-suite pods on Skye, fully equipped for a comfortable stay Career Advancement - Join a business committed to developing and promoting environmental professionals with genuine long-term progression available Work-Life Balance - Flexible working patterns (Project-led working patterns with a strong on-site presence required (typically Monday Friday, with flexible rotation options discussed) Team Culture - Supportive, close-knit project teams focused on collaboration and shared success Meaningful Impact - Work on a project where your expertise will directly help protect Scotlands landscapes for future generations

What Were Looking For :
Demonstrable professional experience in environmental management on infrastructure, construction, energy or linear projects Good understanding of ecology, habitat management, flood risk, watercourse protection, and civil engineering activities Excellent stakeholder engagement skills - able to liaise with site teams, clients and regulators Full UK driving licence (essential) Passion for sustainability and an appreciation for working outdoors in remote, rugged environments Whats on

Offer:

A Competitive Basic Salary Company Car and all expenses paid Subsistence Allowance:
Up to £250 per week (Tax-free) Accommodation Provided in private en-suite pods on Skye Private Healthcare 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays The Chance to Work in One of the UKs Most Beautiful Natural Environments Ongoing Training & Development opportunities Career Progression - opportunities for professional development and career growth Family-Friendly Policies (including enhanced parental leave) Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more This is more than just a job - its a career-defining opportunity to deliver environmental excellence while experiencing one of the wildest, most awe-inspiring places in the UK.

Ready to take your Environmental career to the next level and your weekends to new heights? Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) Global Recruitment Experts in Sustainability, ESG & HSE.