Senior Environmental Consultant

Matchtech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Environmental Consultant to join their dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you will ensure environmental compliance and drive improvements through data analysis and strategic planning. Your expertise in environmental legislation and risk management will be crucial as you work closely with clients and regulators. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact in the field of environmental consulting. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental roles within civil engineering or utilities.
• Solid understanding of environmental legislation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Offer environmental advice at every project stage to ensure compliance.
• Conduct impact assessments and create strategies for environmental management.
• Lead inspections and audits to maintain compliance with ISO 14001.

Skills

Environmental Legislation

Risk Management

Sustainability Practices

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

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Introduction

This is a dynamic and hands-on role that requires excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will work closely with colleagues, clients, and statutory regulators to ensure environmental compliance, risk mitigation, and continual improvement.

What will I be doing?

• Be the go-to expert-offer environmental advice at every project stage, keeping everything compliant and on track.
• Assess and plan smartly-carry out impact assessments and create strategies that align with our Environmental Management System.
• Turn data into action-collect, monitor, and analyse environmental performance to drive improvements.
• Keep standards high-lead inspections and audits to ensure compliance with ISO 14001, legislation, and permits, tackling any issues head-on.
• Stay proactive on safety-report incidents and near misses, categorize them, and ensure corrective actions are in place.

What do I need to succeed?

If you have experience in an environmental role within civil engineering, utilities, or a related industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We're looking for someone with a solid understanding of environmental legislation, risk management, and sustainability someone who's proactive, solutions-focused, and ready to make a real impact. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance, driving best practices, and working closely with colleagues, clients, and regulators.

A degree in Environmental Science (or equivalent experience) is essential, along with knowledge of consents and permitting. As this is a field-based role, a full UK driving licence is required.

What's in it for me?

Beyond helping you achieve your career goals, we offer a competitive salary, pension, healthcare, and a generous holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per year. But that's not all, our employee benefits program packed with discounts at top retailers like Tesco, Sainsbury's, Currys PC World, and Vue Cinemas. Plus, enjoy perks like our cycle-to-work scheme and support through our Employee Assistance Programme.

What's my next step?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - please click the apply button and we'll be in touch shortly to discuss next steps.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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