Senior Sustainability Advisor | Scotland 

• 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.

 
As part of our continued growth within the Power & Renewables division, we are seeking a Senior Sustainability Advisor to support the delivery of our expanding project portfolio.

Role Purpose

As Senior Sustainability Advisor, you will lead the implementation, monitoring and reporting of sustainability, carbon management and social value activities across a range of construction and engineering projects.

Working closely with project teams and supply chain partners, you will ensure full compliance with client sustainability requirements while helping to embed best‑practice sustainability measures into design development, construction operations and overall project delivery.

This is a hands‑on, site‑focused role that requires strong technical capability in lifecycle carbon assessment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to translate client and regulatory requirements into clear, practical actions that add real value to the project.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Ensure all sustainability, environmental and carbon‑related requirements are understood and implemented by project teams and supply chain partners.
• Integrate sustainability requirements into project planning, design stages, procurement processes and site‑based activities.
• Act as the designated Sustainability Lead for assigned projects, ensuring client specifications and contractual obligations are met.
• Support project teams in delivering circular economy, biodiversity, waste, material efficiency and other sustainability‑driven outcomes.
• Lead the delivery of carbon baselines at required project stages and maintain robust Carbon Management Plans aligned with recognised frameworks (e.g., PAS 2080).
• Manage carbon reporting using approved carbon tools and client reporting systems.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual carbon and sustainability progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain monthly sustainability and carbon dashboards, capturing key performance metrics and project opportunities.
• Coordinate the submission of sustainability, environmental and social value data to client platforms in line with required deadlines.
• Develop and deliver project-specific social value plans that align with client expectations and Kirby objectives.
• Support project teams and supply chain partners in delivering measurable social value outcomes including local employment, apprenticeships, SME engagement and community initiatives.
• Track and evidence social value delivery using agreed reporting systems.
• Work closely with site teams to ensure sustainability and carbon activities are implemented safely and effectively.
• Provide clear communication, guidance and support to project managers, engineers, site leads and subcontractors to maintain compliance and drive improved performance.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and promoting innovative sustainability and carbon reduction opportunities.

Qualifications & Experience Required Essential

• Degree (NFQ Level 7 or higher) in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in sustainability, environmental management or carbon management within construction, engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering Carbon Management Plans and carbon‑reduction initiatives.
• Practical experience using lifecycle carbon assessment tools and methodologies (e.g., OneClick LCA, PAS 2080).
• Ability to convert client sustainability requirements into practical, deliverable actions on site.
• Strong data management and reporting capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Organised, proactive and capable of managing multiple project priorities.
• Willingness to travel across Ireland and the UK as required.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience working on electrical utility or power infrastructure projects.