Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist

Salary: £53,461 - £67,612 + Benefits

Location: Aberdeen or St Fergus

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness. 
 
Join us, and help be the energy behind the change. 
 

About the role

As an Environmental Specialist, you will be the go‑to subject matter expert for environmental compliance, sustainability, and best practice across operational sites and CDM projects. You’ll play a critical role in supporting environmental performance, improving standards, and driving behavioural change across the region. This position offers the chance to shape environmental strategy while working hands‑on with sites, projects, regulators, and internal teams. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Providing expert environmental support to operational sites and construction projects. 
• Carrying out environmental site visits, inspections, audits, and assurance activities. 
• Leading ISO14001 certification activities and liaising with external auditors. 
• Managing environmental procedures and contributing to environmental sustainability strategies. 
• Preparing consent and permit applications, including licences for protected species and SSSI considerations. 
• Advising on waste management, contaminated land, hazardous materials, and emergency planning. 
• Supporting project delivery through review of environmental plans, RAMs, and pre‑construction information. 
• Acting as the primary contact for environmental and sustainability matters across the region. 
• Leading investigations into environmental incidents and emissions permit breaches. 
• Coaching, influencing, and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Driving a culture of environmental sustainability awareness across sites and teams. 
• Supporting delivery of the Environmental Action Plan (EAP) and regional KPIs. 
• Providing training, initiatives, and continuous improvement activities to uplift capability. 

About you

You’re an enthusiastic environmental professional with the confidence and capability to influence, challenge, and collaborate. You thrive in fast‑paced operational environments, can balance multiple priorities, and have a strong passion for sustainability. You bring technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to build strong, trusted relationships. 

Key Requirements & Experience: 

• Strong technical and site‑based environmental sustainability experience, ideally with high‑pressure gas transmission assets 
• Experience supporting Principal Contractors across varied construction projects 
• Excellent understanding of environmental legislation, policies, and industry best practice 
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, coaching, and influencing across all levels 
• Strong organisational, planning, and time management abilities 
• Resilient, confident, and able to challenge behaviours constructively 
• Awareness of GT&M / National Gas policies and processes (advantageous) 
• Willingness to travel across the Scotland & North region 

Qualifications:

• Degree in Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Science, or a related discipline (preferred) 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a relevant construction or infrastructure environment 
• Member of a professional body such as IEMA, ideally Chartered or working towards Chartership 
• Full UK driving licence 

What we offer

• Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance 
• 26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days 
• Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%) 
• An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance 
• Death in service 10x your basic salary 
• Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave 
• Professional development and career progression 
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day 
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role 

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need. 

 
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