Environmental Consultant

Gold Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned consultancy in the UK is seeking an Environmental Consultant to support complex projects in the defence sector. The role demands a strong background in Environmental Impact Assessments and good technical writing skills. Candidates should have a degree and experience in the consultancy environment, with excellent organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual bonus potential

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme & life insurance cover

Private medical insurance

Paid membership of a relevant professional institution

Training & professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a consultancy environment.
• Experience supporting UK defence projects.
• Knowledge of environmental standards and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental support across defence-related projects.
• Lead or contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Manage and deliver multiple technical projects concurrently.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Technical writing skills

Project delivery on time and budget

Client relationship management

Education

Degree qualified

IEMA Practitioner, Full, or Fellow Membership

Job description

Overview

Environmental Consultant The Role We are recruiting on behalf of a leading employee-owned consultancy that has built a strong reputation for delivering innovative solutions in environmental management, safety, and marine engineering. With continued growth in their environmental division, they are now seeking an Environmental Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on complex environmental projects across the defence sector, with a focus on supporting sustainable solutions and compliance with key environmental standards. The position is well suited to an individual with proven consultancy experience who wants to take on a pivotal role in developing services for major defence clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental support across defence-related projects
• Lead or contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and associated reports
• Write technical documentation, meeting minutes, and client-facing deliverables
• Manage and deliver multiple technical projects concurrently
• Support bid preparation and contribute to business development activities
• Work closely with clients to maintain excellent relationships and secure repeat business

Essential Experience

• Strong background in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
• Excellent technical writing skills, including reports and meeting documentation
• Proven ability to deliver technical projects on time and within budget
• Experience supporting successful bids and business development activity

Highly Desirable Skills

• Minimum 2 years in a consultancy environment
• Minimum 2 years supporting UK defence projects (maritime experience highly valued, but other areas considered)
• Knowledge of key environmental standards including Def Stan 00-051, JSP 816, JSP 418, ISO 14001
• Experience with Environmental Impact Screening and Scoping (EISS) using ASEMS POEMS
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and restricted substances assessment
• Client relationship management with a track record of securing ongoing contracts
• Experience managing or mentoring staff
• Degree qualified
• IEMA Practitioner, Full, or Fellow Membership

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a professional, adaptable approach and thrive within a collaborative consultancy environment. You\'ll need excellent communication skills, strong English grammar, and the ability to give clients confidence in the quality of work delivered. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload independently (including home working) are also essential. Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance.

What\'s on Offer

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential (after one year)
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Company pension scheme & life insurance cover
• Private medical insurance (optional after probation)
• Paid membership of a relevant professional institution
• Training & professional development opportunities

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