Lead Environmental Consultant

Barclays Bank Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consultancy in Knutsford seeks a Lead Environmental Consultant to manage consultancy services related to net-zero transitions. The role includes providing regulatory advice, preparing environmental assessments, and managing projects. Candidates should hold a relevant degree, possess strong knowledge of environmental legislation, and have excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and several benefits, including a profit-related bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-related bonus payment

Pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Long-service awards

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in a consultancy environment or other relevant industry.
• Experience providing competent advice to clients and colleagues.
• Full UK driving licence and eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory advice to clients regarding environmental legislation.
• Lead or support on permitting application processes.
• Prepare and submit environmental assessments for regulatory requirements.
• Liaise directly with clients to maintain confidence and manage projects.
• Line-manage staff to adhere to company values.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of environmental legislation and policy

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional time-management skills

Leadership skills

Strong IT skills with knowledge of Office 365

Customer-focused

Education

Degree in a relevant environmental discipline

Job description

Lead Environmental Consultant – Competitive Salary – Knutsford, Cheshire

Overview

Stopford have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Environmental Consultant, with responsibility for managing its environmental consultancy services across industries transitioning to net‑zero, including renewable energy generation, power to liquid processes and the nascent hydrogen sector. The role reports to the Consultancy Group Director and offers an excellent opportunity to apply and further develop your skills across the low‑carbon economy, shaping and promoting Stopford's environmental activities across its client base and internal technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory advice – support clients to understand legislative and regulatory requirements and assist in implementing them, such as IED (Industrial Emissions Directive) and BAT (Best Available Techniques).
• Advise on permitting requirements – lead or support application processes, providing assessments such as SWIP (Small Waste Incineration Plant) and MCP (Medium Combustion Plant).
• Scope, prepare and submit environmental assessments for planning applications, permit applications or other regulatory requirements (air quality, containment review, flood risk), often managing specialist sub‑contractors.
• Act as technical advisor on all environmental matters.
• Liaise directly with clients as requested and maintain client confidence.
• Ensure key performance indicators are in place, managed and reported on.
• Line‑manage staff, ensuring contribution to Stopford’s ambition while adhering to company values.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant environmental discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of environmental legislation and policy.
• Professional affiliation with or membership of appropriate body.
• Significant relevant experience in a consultancy environment or other relevant industry.
• Experience providing competent advice to clients and colleagues.
• Customer‑focused with a commitment to excellence and understanding the needs of others.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Exceptional time‑management skills, including the ability to manage and deliver several projects at once.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Strong IT skills with knowledge of Office 365 including One Drive and SharePoint.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Ability to achieve and maintain security clearance of at least (SC clearance).

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Profit‑related bonus payment (10%).
• Pension (5% employer and 5% employee).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• Long‑service awards.

Employment at Stopford brings many benefits. For a full job description please go to our website.