Environmental Consultant - ETS

Lucion Group; Leeds, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join their leading Environmental Transaction Services team. This role involves supporting environmental due diligence for diverse clients in property transactions across the UK and Europe. Ideal candidates will have experience in environmental consultancy, particularly in ground risk and compliance, and will contribute to high-quality technical work in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to sustainability and a collaborative culture, this position offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and impact in protecting the environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental due diligence or consultancy work.
• Solid understanding of ground contamination and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of environmental due diligence projects.
• Draft high-quality, commercially focused reports.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and client expectations.

Skills

Environmental Due Diligence

Ground Risk Assessment

Environmental Compliance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Geoscience

Degree in Sustainability

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Who Are We?
Lucion is a purpose-driven, beyond net-zero company, dedicated to protecting people from hazardous environments and protecting the environment from the impacts of people. Our name, Luc (to illuminate) / ion (to take action), reflects our mission: to shed light on challenges and take action.
We facilitate the sustainable development of clients across 12 key sectors worldwide, providing risk mitigation services through inspection, assessment, and advisory services. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 accreditations. We are the first choice for a safer and more sustainable future.

Culture and Values
Our values — Integrity, Innovation, Sustainability, Trust, and Commitment — are embedded in everything we do. They shape our culture and offer our employees a strong sense of purpose and fulfilment. When you join Lucion, you become part of a collaborative, values-driven team with a shared vision to protect people and planet.

The Role
We are seeking an Environmental Consultant to join our market-leading Environmental Transaction Services (ETS) team. You’ll support the delivery of environmental and sustainability due diligence for a wide variety of UK and European clients involved in property transactions, mergers, and acquisitions.
This is an exciting opportunity for a consultant with experience in ground risk and environmental compliance. Exposure to sustainability issues is a bonus, but not essential. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality technical work in a fast-paced and commercial environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the delivery of environmental due diligence projects, including Phase 1 Environmental Assessments and compliance reviews
• Contribute to technical assessments relating to ground risk, environmental compliance, and (where applicable) sustainability
• Draft high-quality, commercially focused reports
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers
• Help manage timelines, budgets, and client expectations
• Work alongside senior colleagues to develop your project and client management skills
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous service improvement

About You

• Degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Environmental Science, Geoscience, Sustainability, Chemistry)
• Experience delivering environmental due diligence or related environmental consultancy work
• Solid understanding of ground contamination and/or environmental compliance
• Interest or developing knowledge in sustainability topics
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks effectively
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What We Offer

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, including 3 days over Christmas
• Life assurance
• Access to 'Being Lucion’ platform – discounts, wellbeing centre, cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career progression opportunities and training support
• Enhanced parental leave and supportive family policies

Lucion is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building an inclusive environment for all.

• Job Category Environmental Transaction Services
• Business Unit Environmental Sustainability Compliance
• Location Leeds, Manchester, United Kingdom