Associate / Associate Director - Environmental Consultant (Energy)

Pell Frischmann; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced environmental professional to join their growing Environmental Team. This role involves managing environmental compliance and sustainability efforts for energy projects, including wind and solar initiatives. You will leverage your extensive experience to coordinate complex environmental assessments and documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations. The company fosters a collaborative environment that supports personal and professional development, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the communities served. If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Professional Development Support

Competitive Salary

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in environmental consultancy, especially in energy projects.
• Proven expertise in Development Consent Orders and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance and sustainability efforts for energy projects.
• Lead coordination and submission of Development Consent Orders for renewable energy.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

Organisational Skills

Team Collaboration

Commercial Understanding

Education

Environmental Science Degree

Renewable Energy Degree

Job description

About Pell Frischmann

Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.

About The Role

Our Environmental Team is growing, and we are looking for an experienced environmental professional to join with extensive experience within the Energy and Renewables sector. We are also looking to grow our presence, and we are looking for you to be familiar with managing environmental compliance and sustainability efforts related to Development Consent Orders (DCOs) for energy projects, including wind, solar, and other renewable energy initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of environmental regulations, the ability to coordinate nationally across teams, and expertise in managing the complex environmental assessments and documentation associated with development projects.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

As a result of a collaborative and engaging environment you will be responsible for a range of tasks incorporating the following elements, with a goal of progressing your career with us and enabling you to excel within a diverse environment:

• Work with the Sector Director for Energy and develop client relationships;
• Undertake business development to obtain new business opportunities;
• Manage an existing team of EIA practitioners in the delivery of projects;
• Lead the coordination, preparation and submission of Development Consent Orders (DCOs) / Section 36 / TCPA applications for renewable energy projects.
• Work closely with project managers, consultants, legal teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure applications are compliant with environmental legislation and requirements.
• Monitor the progress of applications, liaising with government authorities to address any concerns or feedback.
• Maintain a strong understanding of environmental regulations and ensure projects meet national and local environmental standards.
• Prepare environmental reports and documentation for submissions, ensuring all necessary environmental impact assessments (EIAs), habitats regulations assessments (HRAs), and other regulatory requirements are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable practices in project design and construction.
• Contribute to the company’s sustainability goals by identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impacts across energy projects.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging environmental policies, renewable energy technologies, and sustainability trends to ensure projects align with the latest industry standards.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills that are required to be successful in the role

Essential

• Environmental Science degree, Renewable energy or similar
• Member of relevant environmental professional body eg IEMA
• Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist

Experience

• Min 7 years’ experience working for private and/or public-sector clients from a consultancy background
• Proven experience with Development Consent Orders (DCOs) and other application types and navigating regulatory frameworks in energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with government agencies, local authorities, and community engagement processes.

Skills

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
• A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with other teams within the business
• Be able to work well in a team and provide effective direction to all members of the team
• Full UK driver’s licence.
• A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with partner companies in the supply chain
• Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy procurement.

Why Pell Frischmann?

We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.

We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!

Pell Frischmann Benefits

To apply for this role, please click “Apply for this job” below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.