Environmental Engineer (Part Time)

ZipRecruiter; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment platform is seeking a part-time Environmental Engineer in Leatherhead to support Environmental & Social Impact Assessment activities. Key responsibilities include developing environmental deliverables, coordinating studies, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in Microsoft Office are required, while experience in GIS is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience in environmental engineering.
• Experience in wastewater treatment and energy transition projects is desirable.
• Membership in a relevant engineering or environmental institute is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Develop environmental deliverables including reports and management plans.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors for environmental studies.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Experience in energy or industrial design

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS or air dispersion modelling software

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a part-time Environmental Engineer to support the Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and other environmental design and engineering activities for an onshore energy facility expansion. The role is office-based, requiring 3 days per week attendance, and offers the opportunity to contribute to projects aligned with energy security and net-zero commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary project team to deliver all conventional aspects of environmental scope.
• Develop environmental deliverables including:
• Environmental Philosophies
• Environmental Impact Identification (ENVID) Reports
• Environmental Management Plans
• Emissions Inventories
• Terms of Reference (ToRs) for workshops and Scopes of Work (SoW) for studies
• Support studies focused on greenhouse gas reduction and alignment with net-zero targets.
• Provide guidance on environmental compliance, including Best Available Techniques (BAT), ensuring regulatory adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with third-party contractors undertaking environmental studies, including ESIA and site baseline surveys.
• Represent environmental aspects in ENVID and BAT reviews.
• Manage environmental components of projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and collaboration with project teams to achieve environmental objectives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Environmental knowledge gained through undergraduate or postgraduate courses, final year design projects, and relevant work placements.
• Experience working on energy or industrial design projects; experience in wastewater treatment and energy transition projects (e.g., CCSU) is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience in GIS or air dispersion modelling software is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience, with typical candidates having 6–10 years’ experience.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BEng or BSc) in Environmental Engineering or a related field such as Chemical Engineering.
• Membership in a relevant engineering, science, or environmental institute is desirable.