Environmental Consultant

Electus Recruitment Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking an Environmental Consultant for a permanent role. The position requires experience in UK defence and offers flexible hybrid working. Key responsibilities include managing Environmental Impact Assessments and client relationships, along with leading projects and junior staff. A degree and relevant security clearance are necessary for this role, offering a competitive salary between £35,000 and £60,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in a consultancy environment.
• Experience in UK defence, ideally maritime.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Manage and deliver multiple technical projects.
• Provide leadership and support to junior staff.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree qualified with ISEP Practitioner status

Job description

Overview

Environmental Consultant – permanent role in a defence consultancy environment. The position supports environmental services across key customer accounts within a growing team, with opportunities to contribute to environmental support and business development.

Location

Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Falmouth or Liverpool

Salary & Working Pattern

Salary: £35,000 to £60,000 plus. Working Pattern: Flexible, hybrid working with partial home working and regular client site visits.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Environmental Impact Assessments and provide technical support
• Write technical reports and meeting minutes with accuracy and clarity
• Manage and deliver technical projects, including multiple concurrent assignments
• Support business development activities and successfully deliver bids
• Maintain and develop client relationships to secure enduring workstreams
• Provide leadership and support to junior staff where required

Candidate Requirements

• Approximately two or more years\' experience in a consultancy environment
• Experience working within UK defence, ideally maritime, though other areas will be considered
• Knowledge of Defence Standard (Def Stan) 00051, Joint Service Publication (JSP) 816, JSP 418, ISO 14001
• Proven experience undertaking Environmental Impact Screening and Scoping (EISS) using ASEMS POEMS
• Understanding of Hazardous Materials and Restricted Substances assessment
• Track record in staff management and business development
• Degree qualified with ISEP Practitioner status, Full or Fellow Membership preferred
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently, including from home
• Excellent communication skills with a professional approach
• Graduates meeting relevant criteria will also be considered
• Due to the nature of work at the client\'s site, this vacancy requires UK security clearance. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.

Additional Information

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.