Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Consultant. This role will lead environmental projects, manage a team, and ensure high environmental performance in infrastructure projects. Applicants should have relevant degrees and significant experience in consultancy settings. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days’ annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive professional development

Support for professional chartership

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Project Management

Environmental Performance Standards

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree or master’s in 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 (phone number removed) or email (url removed).