EnvCoW, Consents and Environmental Licensing - Fixed-term or Contingent Worker (Mid-Senior Level)

ERM is seeking an experienced environmental professional to work exclusively with one of our major clients. This is a flexible engagement designed for individuals interested in fixed-term contracts or contingent/daily rate assignments, with immediate availability highly preferred. Locations are across Scotland, with travel required between client sites. The role will involve a blend of site and project office attendance, supporting activities such as regular site inspections and audits focused on contractor environmental and planning compliance. Key Responsibilities Lead on consents and licensing: Manage condition discharge, environmental licensing, and preparation of contract specifications to ensure timely project delivery. Monitor compliance: Coordinate and oversee contractor and client environmental obligations, ensuring statutory compliance and alignment with sustainability ambitions. Manage consultancy contracts: Scope, tender, award, and oversee multiple consultancy contracts for EnvCoW support services and post-planning surveys/assessments. Stakeholder engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with consenting bodies, statutory authorities, and key consultees to support project decision-making. Contractor collaboration: Develop positive working relationships with contractors and project teams to raise standards in environmental and regulatory performance. Site inspections and audits: Conduct scheduled reviews to ensure compliance with environmental and planning consents. What We’re Looking For Proven project management experience, including consultant oversight, cost control, risk management, and delivery of major projects. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to represent client interests, influence, and negotiate effectively. Ideally, a degree in Environmental Studies (postgraduate qualification desirable) and relevant industry experience (infrastructure, consultancy, or national projects). Membership of a professional environmental body is advantageous. Hands-on construction site experience and contractor oversight. Solid knowledge of ecology, hydrology, and peat management. Understanding of the planning process and condition discharge. Why This Role? Flexible engagement: Perfect for professionals seeking fixed-term or contingent work arrangements. Immediate impact: Opportunity to contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects at short notice. Collaborative environment: Work closely with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to deliver sector-leading sustainability outcomes. #LI-SG2 †ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. 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