Environmental Consultant

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Environmental Consultant for a permanent position in the United Kingdom, specifically in multiple locations including Portsmouth. The ideal candidate will have a background in consultancy, particularly in the UK defence sector, and be responsible for managing environmental impact assessments and projects. A degree and relevant experience are essential, along with the ability to obtain UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in a consultancy environment.
• Experience working within UK defence, ideally maritime.
• Proven experience undertaking Environmental Impact Screening and Scoping using ASEMS POEMS.
• Understanding of Hazardous Materials and Restricted Substances assessment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Environmental Impact Assessments and provide technical support.
• Write technical reports and meeting minutes with accuracy.
• Manage and deliver technical projects with multiple assignments.
• Support business development activities and deliver bids.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Client relationship management

Technical report writing

Project management

Business development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree-qualified

ISEP Practitioner status

Job description

Overview

Environmental Consultant – Location: Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Falmouth or Liverpool. 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
• 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.

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.