Job Description

Environmental Representative Freelance (12-Month Contract)

Location: South Ayrshire (Wind Farm Project)

Contract: Freelance 12 Months

Start Date: ASAP

Rate: £400 £500 per day (DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 6:00pm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Environmental Representative to join a major wind farm construction project in South Ayrshire on a 12-month freelance contract.

Working as part of the project delivery team, you will take the lead on environmental compliance across the site, ensuring all construction activities are carried out in accordance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP), environmental legislation, and project-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lead environmental management activities across the project.

Ensure compliance with the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP).

Prepare, review and maintain environmental documentation and Environmental Risk Management Plans.

Monitor compliance with environmental permits, licences, consents and statutory requirements.

Conduct regular environmental inspections and audits.

Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.

Provide environmental advice and support to the site management team and workforce.

Liaise with the client, regulators and relevant stakeholders on environmental matters.

Chair weekly environmental meetings and report on environmental performance.

Promote best practice and drive continuous environmental improvement throughout the project.

Requirements

Minimum of five years' experience in environmental management within a construction or civil engineering environment.

Previous experience working on major infrastructure, renewable energy, civil engineering or heavy construction projects.

Strong working knowledge of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP) and environmental legislation.

Experience managing environmental permits, licences and compliance.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Professional environmental qualifications and/or membership of a recognised environmental body are desirable.

What's on Offer

12-month freelance contract.

Competitive day rate of £400 £500 , depending on experience.

Immediate start available.

Long-term opportunity on a high-profile renewable energy project.

Monday to Friday, 8:00am 6:00pm .

If you have the required environmental management experience and are available to start at short notice, we'd like to hear from you.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.