Environmental Consultant

Gold Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employee-owned consultancy is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join their team in Gloucester. The role involves delivering environmental support for defence projects, conducting Environmental Impact Assessments, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in EIA, excellent technical writing skills, and experience in a consultancy environment. This role offers competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus potential

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme & life insurance

Private medical insurance

Paid membership of a professional institution

Training & professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Experience supporting successful bids and business development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver environmental support across defence-related projects.
• Lead or contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and reports.
• Work closely with clients to maintain excellent relationships.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Technical writing

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Degree qualified

IEMA Practitioner, Full, or Fellow Membership

Job description

Overview

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 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