Associate / Associate Director – Environmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in England is seeking an experienced Associate or Associate Director – Environmental Consultant to join its expanding team. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary projects, manage a team, and ensure high environmental performance standards. A degree in environmental discipline and significant consultancy experience are required. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards chartership with a professional body.
• Significant experience leading environmental work on major projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of the EIA process and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate environmental work across multidisciplinary projects.
• Line manage and mentor a team of environmental professionals.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring delivery excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Environmental Analysis

Education

Degree or master’s in an environmental discipline

Job description

Associate / Associate Director – Environmental Consultant
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle

Are you an experienced environmental professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to lead on some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure and environmental projects?

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy in their search for an Associate or Associate Director – Environmental Consultant to join their expanding Environment team in Manchester.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a key leadership role within a growing environmental practice that delivers complex, high-impact projects for clients across sectors such as transport, energy, water, and urban development.

The Opportunity

• Lead and coordinate environmental work across multi-disciplinary projects, including EIAs, options appraisals, and environmental management.
• Line manage and mentor a talented team of environmental professionals.
• Champion high environmental performance standards within major engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee and quality‑check technical reports and documentation.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring delivery excellence and continued collaboration.
• Contribute to business development, bid preparation, and the growth of the regional environmental team.

About You

• Degree or master’s in an environmental or related discipline.
• Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA, CIWEM, RTPI).
• Significant experience (ideally within consultancy) leading environmental work on major infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive understanding of the EIA process and environmental technical requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage clients.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and project management abilities.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and market‑leading benefits.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Support in achieving and maintaining professional chartership.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with opportunities to make a real impact on projects that shape communities and the environment.

For more information or to apply, please contact Josh Jones at Penguin Recruitment on 01792 365 000 or email [e-mail]