Environmental Consultant

Arm; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the South West is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to support highways infrastructure projects in Exeter or Bristol. You'll contribute to a multi-disciplinary programme, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and preparing technical documents. A degree in Environmental Science and experience in similar roles are required. The position offers a competitive daily rate and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Environmental Consultant or similar with infrastructure project exposure.
• Excellent understanding of UK environmental legislation and planning processes.
• Strong report writing and client liaison skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on environmental assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Conduct environmental site visits and surveys.
• Prepare high-quality reports for planning submissions.

Skills

Environmental risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Report writing

Environmental legislation knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

CDM regulations

Job description

Overview

Environmental Consultant - Southwest
Location: Exeter or Bristol (with flexible working options)
Contract Type: 12-month contract
Rate: 244.89/day Umbrella

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to support a key highways infrastructure design contract as part of a national renewals framework. This role offers the chance to contribute to a high-value, multi-disciplinary highways programme, delivering environmentally sound infrastructure solutions in collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams.

The Role

You will be part of a wider environmental team providing expert support on highway drainage and civil schemes. Duties will include:

• Advising on environmental aspects such as assessments, ecological studies, permitting, and mitigation strategies.
• Conducting environmental site visits, inspections, and surveys across multiple disciplines (structures, geotechnical, drainage, highways).
• Preparing high-quality reports and technical documentation for planning submissions and statutory consultations.
• Supporting the preparation and audit of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP), and advising on Section 61 consents.
• Coordinating with clients, regulators, and internal teams to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to bid writing and supporting junior staff as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Environmental Consultant or similar, ideally with highways or infrastructure project exposure.
• Excellent understanding of UK environmental legislation, planning processes, and best practice.
• Competent in environmental risk assessment and hazard management in line with CDM regulations.
• Strong report writing, client liaison, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related subject.
• Practitioner membership of IEMA (PIEMA) or similar professional body preferred.

Disclaimer

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.