Country Manager - Environmental Consulting

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consultancy is seeking a Country Manager for their UK operations. This leadership role emphasizes business development in the resources sector, requiring a strong technical background and international networking skills. The ideal candidate will shape the UK business strategy and lead a growing team. Competitive salary and performance bonuses offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Opportunities for international travel

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in environmental science or engineering required.
• Demonstrated success in business development across international markets.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead UK operations and develop local strategy.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities in global resources sector.
• Mentor and develop a growing team of environmental professionals.

Skills

Technical expertise in environmental science

Business development

Leadership

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Degree in environmental science, engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Country Manager - Environmental Consulting

London, UK (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Competitive + Performance Bonus

Are you an experienced environmental consultant with a strong background in the resources or mining sector? Do you have a solid technical foundation and an established international network across Africa, North America, and South America? If so, this could be your next big move.

We're supporting a leading global environmental consultancy in their search for a Country Manager to lead their UK operations. This is a high-impact leadership position with a strong emphasis on business development, particularly in the mining and extractives sector, as the business expands its footprint across key global markets.

The Role

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the UK business while actively driving growth internationally. This is not just an operational leadership role, you'll be expected to leverage your industry expertise, technical knowledge, and global connections to win new business, particularly in Africa and the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Leading UK operations and developing local strategy in line with global goals
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities in the global resources sector
• Building and managing relationships with international clients and partners
• Overseeing the delivery of technically robust environmental consulting projects
• Mentoring and developing a growing team of environmental professionals
• Representing the business at industry events and conferences globally

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A strong technical background in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline
• A deep understanding of environmental consultancy within the mining or resources sectors
• Demonstrated success in business development across international markets
• A well-established professional network in Africa, North America, and South America
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for sustainability and impact

What\'s on Offer

• A leadership role within a growing global consultancy
• The autonomy to shape the UK business and drive international expansion
• A supportive, values-driven culture focused on real-world environmental impact
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunities for international travel and long-term growth

Interested?

If you\'re ready to lead, grow, and make a real difference in the global sustainability space, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now to start the conversation.

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About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, beliefs, or whether or not they have a disability.