Environmental Consultant

Randstad Cpe London; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant in Exeter or Bristol to support a highways infrastructure design contract. You will advise on environmental assessments and ensure compliance with UK environmental legislation. The ideal candidate has relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Advise on environmental aspects and conduct ecological studies.
• Prepare reports for planning submissions and statutory consultations.
• Support preparation and audit of Environmental Management Plans.

Skills

Environmental risk assessment

Client liaison

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or related subject

HNC or equivalent

Job description

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.

Required Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent