A9 Dualling Environmental Advisor

• Review the necessary environmental information for each of the projects such as Statutory Impact Assessments Environmental Statements CAR licences not environmentally worse than assessments contractors environmental management plans etc and associated guidance legislation and policy to assist in determining any differences raised during procurement competitions and support the relevant team through the various processes.

• Co-ordinate across teams within Transport Scotland to secure review and determinations for various environmental assessments during the procurement and construction phases.

• Lead on reviewing the work of major works and service contractors with a focus on environmental compliance with the relevant Environmental Protection and Sustainability Laws.

• Provide written and verbal advice to Decision Makers.

• Support teams (both internally and externally) to ensure environmental objectives are delivered.

• Co-ordinate manage and chair the A9 Dualling Programme Environmental Working group.

• Develop and maintain close links with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including a range of business areas in Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government alongside liaison with Ministers and senior management.

• Promote sustainability throughout the preparation and delivery of the major projects and services.

• Support and drive the development and implementation of sustainable practices within our construction contracts and teams.

• Support the development of carbon management reporting and other environmental reporting targets for the Directorate.

• Support the preparation of briefings and deal with correspondence relating to environmental aspects of the projects within the portfolio and brief senior staff and Ministers; attending engagements and deputising where necessary.

1. Experience of developing and/or providing advice in relation to Environmental Impact Assessments and/ or Environmental Management Plans and other environmental documentation.

2. Experience of working with the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) NatureScot and Historic Environmental Scotland or equivalent authorities to support the design or implementation of major infrastructure projects.

3. Working knowledge of the relevant environmental legislation and best practice relevant to design and delivery of infrastructure projects.

4. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver environmental outcomes.

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Transport Scotland is the national transport agency seeking to deliver a safe efficient cost-effective and sustainable transport system for the benefit of the people of Scotland. Transport Scotland is accountable to Parliament and the public through Scottish Ministers with a budget of over 4 billion per year. Transport is a vital feature of the Scottish Governments focus on increasing sustainable economic growth and transport investments and policies have major impacts on the economy people and the environment.

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education health the economy justice housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.

Transport Scotland staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time either in an office or other agreed work location.

Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

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Further information
For further information on this vacancy please contact Gemma Patterson by email at

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Apply before: 23:59 Thursday 23 July.