Environmental Consultant

RSK Raw; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Environmental Consultant/Senior Consultant, where you'll manage and deliver rapid responses to environmental incidents while assessing pollution risks. This full-time role offers a mix of site and office work, providing you with the opportunity to work on impactful environmental projects across the UK. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in spill response and remediation. Enjoy competitive benefits, a people-first culture, and opportunities for professional growth in an industry that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

Flexible Benefits

Private Healthcare

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Membership of a professional body is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering rapid response to environmental incidents.
• Conducting Phase I and II site investigations.
• Preparing cost proposals, tenders, and reports.

Skills

Environmental Incident Management

Pollution Risk Assessment

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Degree in Science

Degree in Environment

Degree in Land-Related Subject

Tools

CSCS Card

Full UK/EC Driving License

Job description

Vacancy

RSK Raw, part of the RSK Group, has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Consultant/Senior Consultant to join our team in Kingsclere, Newbury, UK.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a mix of site and office work, including environmental contracting and consultancy projects.

About RSK Raw: We provide multi-disciplinary environmental protection and risk reduction services across various industries in the UK, specializing in spill response, contamination investigation, and remediation projects.

Responsibilities

1. Managing and delivering rapid response to environmental incidents in urban and rural settings.
2. Proactively assessing pollution risks and applying techniques for containment and recovery of oils and contaminants.
3. Maintaining accurate site notes and demonstrating excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
4. Undertaking Phase I and Phase II site investigations.
5. Conducting desk-based research and preparing site plans.
6. Organizing, undertaking, and supervising site works.
7. Managing subcontractors, ensuring control of financial and health & safety matters.
8. Preparing cost proposals, tenders, and reports.
9. Developing Health and Safety documentation, including method statements and risk assessments.
10. Adhering to management systems and safety protocols.
11. Financial management of projects, including invoicing and payment chasing.
12. Managing project performance and delivering high-quality services.
13. Proactive client management and communication throughout project lifecycle.
14. Performing additional tasks as reasonably expected within your capability.

Additional Information

• Requirement to work outside normal hours due to 24/7 spill response service, with compensation.
• Occasional travel across the UK, including staying away from home.
• Opportunities for collaboration within the RSK Group.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years relevant industry experience.
• Project management experience (desirable).
• Degree in science, environment, or land-related subject.
• Membership of a professional body (desirable).
• Flexible attitude, enthusiasm, and drive.
• Effective team player and independent worker.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• CSCS card and full UK/EC driving license.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Contributory pension, flexible benefits, private healthcare, and training opportunities.

About Us

RSK Raw specializes in inland oil spill response and remediation, with a history dating back to 1998. We operate across the UK with a dedicated team and have received awards for our excellence. As part of the RSK Group, we emphasize a people-first culture, diversity, inclusion, and career development.