ProjectZero - HSE Consulting Sp. z o.o.

Environmental Manager - EPC Design Phase

Highland, Scotland (UK)

Position: Environmental Manager – EPC Design Phase Hydro Project
Location: Highland, Scotland (UK)
Starting Date: 09/2025
Duration: Design phase (approx. 9 months, possibility to extend to the Procurement&Construction Phase)
Travel Requirements: Frequent travel to client site in Scotland – remote-working candidates must be UK-eligible

Responsibilities

  • Lead environmental compliance and sustainability efforts during the design phase of the EPC project, ensuring integration of environmental best practices into design deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with UK and Scottish environmental regulations, including planning conditions, SEPA guidance, and EIA requirements.
  • Support the environmental permitting process (e.g. CAR licenses, protected species licenses, water abstraction/discharge consents).
  • Coordinate environmental assessments, impact mitigation planning, and stakeholder consultations related to the hydro scheme.
  • Provide environmental input into design reviews, site selection, construction method planning, and risk assessments.
  • Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and environmental consultants to align on design-related environmental expectations.
  • Monitor progress against environmental commitments made in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and related planning approvals.
  • Prepare and maintain environmental documentation, registers, and reports in line with ISO 14001 and client requirements.
  • Participate in client and stakeholder meetings on-site in Scotland and represent the project’s environmental strategy.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental management on large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
  • Proven track record in environmental compliance for major UK/EU design and construction projects, preferably hydro or dam-related.
  • Strong knowledge of Scottish environmental legislation, permitting procedures, and ecological constraints.
  • Experience with EIA coordination, protected species assessments, and mitigation strategies for sensitive habitats.
  • Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and stakeholder engagement processes.
  • Fluent in English with strong communication skills; able to present to clients, regulators, and community stakeholders.
  • Availability for regular travel to the Highlands region of Scotland and presence at client meetings; UK work eligibility is required.
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