Environmental Consultant (Bristol)

Irwin & Colton; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in environmental services seeks an Environmental Consultant in the UK. You'll advise on environmental permits and support major infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates have experience in construction and a degree in a relevant discipline, alongside strong engagement and compliance skills. The role offers a salary up to £45,000 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in construction, civils or engineering.
• Hands-on and practical approach mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and audit environmental management plans.
• Support clients with UK environmental regulations.
• Respond to environmental incidents on-site.
• Manage client relationships and engage with key stakeholders.

Skills

Practical approach

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in relevant environmental discipline

Tools

ISO 14001 knowledge

Environmental permitting

Job description

Environmental Consultant

Bristol, Coventry, Birmingham or Derby

Salary up to £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Irwin and Colton have partnered with a well-established consultancy within the infrastructure and environmental sector to recruit an Environmental Consultant. This position sits within a highly regarded team where you'll be providing advice, writing environmental permits and supporting on major infrastructure projects across the UK.

Key responsibilities of the Environmental Consultant will include:

• Develop and audit environmental management plans for construction sites, focusing on pollution prevention and surface water control
• Support clients with UK environmental regulations, including permit applications and ensuring sites are compliant with Surface Water Management plans
• Respond to environmental incidents and provide on-site advice and training on ecology, contamination, and waste
• Manage client relationships and liaising with key stakeholders such as the Environment Agency

The successful Environmental Consultant will have:

• A hands-on, practical approach, with the ability to demonstrate similar experience in a previous role within the construction, civils or engineering space
• A degree in a relevant environmental discipline or a related professional membership (e.g. IEMA/ISEP)
• Practical knowledge of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 and environmental permitting
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Tayla Mack.

Irwin and Colton is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.