Environmental Manager - EPC Design Phase

November 7, 2025

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

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 <ul><li>Lead environmental compliance and sustainability efforts during the design phase of the EPC project, ensuring integration of environmental best practices into design deliverables.</li><li>Ensure compliance with UK and Scottish environmental regulations, including planning conditions, SEPA guidance, and EIA requirements.</li><li>Support the environmental permitting process (e.g. CAR licenses, protected species licenses, water abstraction/discharge consents).</li><li>Coordinate environmental assessments, impact mitigation planning, and stakeholder consultations related to the hydro scheme.</li><li>Provide environmental input into design reviews, site selection, construction method planning, and risk assessments.</li><li>Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and environmental consultants to align on design-related environmental expectations.</li><li>Monitor progress against environmental commitments made in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and related planning approvals.</li><li>Prepare and maintain environmental documentation, registers, and reports in line with ISO 14001 and client requirements.</li><li>Participate in client and stakeholder meetings on-site in Scotland and represent the project’s environmental strategy. </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental management on large-scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects.</li><li>Proven track record in environmental compliance for major UK/EU design and construction projects, preferably hydro or dam-related.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Scottish environmental legislation, permitting procedures, and ecological constraints.</li><li>Experience with EIA coordination, protected species assessments, and mitigation strategies for sensitive habitats.</li><li>Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems and stakeholder engagement processes.</li><li>Fluent in English with strong communication skills; able to present to clients, regulators, and community stakeholders.</li><li>Availability for regular travel to the Highlands region of Scotland and presence at client meetings; UK work eligibility is required.</li></ul>

Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...