23 Permanent, Project Management jobs in Paisley, Renfrewshire

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships, established by the Transport (Scotland) Act 2005.  As well as running the iconic Glasgow Subway, SPT delivers an extensive range of public transport services including bus stations and subsidised bus services, delivers projects directly and in partnership with others, and is responsible for preparation of the statutory Regional Transport Strategy for the west of Scotland.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environment Officer (Maternity leave) to join our busy Policy & Planning team where we take the lead on many activities for SPT in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. This includes Regional Transport Strategy, Capital Programme development. Project and Policy development; Community Planning, Equality and Environmental issues (including Climate change adaptation and carbon management). 

About the Role

The Environmental Officer will focus on policy, strategy, project development and delivery in relation to transport and climate change/adaptation, carbon management, and emissions reduction.

Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.

About you

The successful candidate will have a Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline or demonstrable relevant qualification HND/PG Dip experience. You will have good knowledge and experience of working in a climate change and carbon management related field, with an understanding of the related policy, strategy, project development and delivery.

We are looking for someone who is professional, self-motivated and an enthusiastic individual, able to work on their own initiative and work as part of a team. You will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written skills, be motivated and have a drive to succeed.

Full time hours will be 35 hours per week working Monday to Friday.   However, you may be required to undertake work outwith this norm to meet the responsibilities of the post.

Whilst you will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, SPT operate a temporary hybrid working pattern which allows 40% home working, ie 2 days per week Monday to Friday.  

Please note, this position falls into the ‘low’ risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to for-cause testing procedures.

Benefits

Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement (pro rata to shift pattern)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
• Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme - subsidised at a maximum of £600 towards the cost
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

 How to Apply? 

To apply, please select the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete an online application form. Closing date for applications is Friday 11 April 2025.

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background.   If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you.   SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms.   This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers.   This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process.  By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.