Senior Environmental Consultant / Environmental Consultant

Our environmental planning team focuses on the delivery of environmental assessments to support local plan-making as well as projects seeking planning permission. We work with a range of clients from across the private and public sectors. We specialise in Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment (including nutrient neutrality assessment) and Environmental Impact Assessment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, senior environmental consultant with at least 3+ years professional experience in the private or public sector to strengthen the capacity and expertise within our friendly team.

As part of a small and expanding team, the role offers a fantastic opportunity for personal growth and development with opportunities for hands‑on roles at all stages of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking site assessments
• Contributing to high quality environmental assessment reports
• Liaising with project team members and attending client and stakeholder meetings
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior team members
• Contributing to business development activities, including bid‑writing

Requirements

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in environmental science or a related discipline
• An MSc in a relevant subject would be highly beneficial
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience of at least one environmental assessment regime - SEA, HRA or EIA
• Demonstrable track record in producing high quality written reports suitable for public consultation
• Membership/Chartership within the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or similar professional institute is essential
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and through written communication
• Numeric literacy, and good capability with common computer applications

Desired Experience

• Use of GIS software, particularly ArcGIS
• Working with a range of environmental disciplines
• Business development in the environmental sector, bid preparation and sales

We Offer

• Developing leadership skills in a growing team
• Opportunity to demonstrate and develop your business development skills
• ISEP membership and dedicated personal development budget
• Salary range: £27K – £45k, commensurate with experience
• Contributory pension
• Optional private health care and mental health first aider on staff
• Flexible / hybrid working and 31 days annual leave

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing