Environmental Specialist | Inverurie | Power & Renewables  

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

  
About Kirby Group Engineering
Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
  
Role Details:
  
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Environmental Advisor (or Senior Environmental Advisor, depending on experience) to join our dynamic team delivering Power and Renewables projects. The successful candidate will provide environmental support and compliance assurance across multiple sites, ensuring our operations meet all relevant legal, client, and company standards.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary environmental point of contact across assigned construction sites within power generation and renewable energy projects.
• Advise project teams and subcontractors on environmental obligations, best practices, and mitigation measures.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), and other environmental documentation.
• Ensure compliance with UK and Scottish environmental legislation and relevant consents, permits, and licences.
• Conduct environmental inspections and audits, identify non-conformances, and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring (e.g. noise, dust, water quality, ecology), and interpret and report results.
• Liaise with regulators, statutory bodies, clients, and other stakeholders as required.
• Support training and toolbox talks to promote environmental awareness across project teams.
• Maintain up-to-date records of environmental performance, incidents, and investigations.
• Contribute to project sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives where applicable.

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental or related discipline (e.g. Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology).
• Demonstrable experience in a similar environmental role within the construction industry, ideally on infrastructure or energy projects.
• Proven track record of managing environmental compliance on large-scale construction projects.
• Knowledge of Scottish and UK environmental legislation and consenting frameworks, including EIA, SEPA regulations, and protected species licensing.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and regulatory requirements with accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage with a range of stakeholders.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA, CIWEM).
• Knowledge of renewable energy technologies and sustainability principles.
• Full UK driving licence (due to site travel requirements).