Senior Environmental Compliance Lead — Onsite & Fieldwork

Sponsor Finder; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (8% company / 4%个人)

25 days’ paid annual leave + bank hols

Professional fees reimbursed

Flexible working

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences, and to support environmental performance across multiple Norfolk-area sites. You will supervise site activities, prepare reports, and liaise with contractors and stakeholders to implement environmental requirements.

The role includes updating the Environmental Management Plan, conducting fieldwork in sensitive habitats, and coordinating environmental deliverables with

Qualifications

• Experience in Environmental Management role with on-site ecological experience.
• Detailed knowledge of UK environmental legislation in construction/industrial settings and related guidance.
• Independent worker with strong communication and influencing skills.
• Experience conducting environmental/ecological fieldwork and supervising works in sensitive habitats.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with EMS conforming to BS EN ISO14001:2015.
• Ability to prioritise in a complex project environment.
• Desirable familiarity with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007.
• Degree qualification in environmental or engineering/science.
• Full UK or EU driving licence and willingness to travel.
• CSCS Card.
• Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Site Supervision and Compliance - Undertaking site inspections and reporting environmental issues with remedial actions.
• Reporting and Documentation - Provide advice on environment legislation and prepare daily logs and monitoring records.
• Environmental performance information - Gather and collate performance data on activities.
• Compliance - Support compliance with environmental legislation and protection equipment.
• Project Support and Coordination - Assist with planning environmental deliverables and support senior ecologists.
• Stakeholder Engagement - Liaise with stakeholders to ensure environmental requirements are understood and implemented.
• Environmental Management Plan - Review and update the Environmental Management Plan for compliance.
• Internal Audits - Support self-assessment and internal audits of site activities.

Skills

Environmental Management

On-site supervision

UK environmental law

Stakeholder engagement

Fieldwork supervision

Communication skills

EMS ISO14001

Project coordination

Time management

CDM knowledge

Education

Degree in environmental or engineering/science

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences, and to support environmental performance across multiple Norfolk-area sites. You will supervise site activities, prepare reports, and liaise with contractors and stakeholders to implement environmental requirements.

The role includes updating the Environmental Management Plan, conducting fieldwork in sensitive habitats, and coordinating environmental deliverables with