Senior Environmental Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead projects focused on sustainability and compliance. This role offers the chance to manage significant environmental initiatives, from conducting audits to developing compliance programs for diverse clients. You will work closely with a dynamic team, fostering strong client relationships and contributing to the transition towards a sustainable future. With a flexible working environment and a commitment to professional development, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a meaningful impact in environmental consultancy.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Flexible working environment

Investment in your development

Supportive leadership

Qualifications

• Understanding of UK environmental regulatory regimes and experience in auditing.
• Proficiency in identifying environmental risks and liabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental compliance and management systems projects.
• Conduct comprehensive environmental audits and support audit programs.
• Lead the creation of detailed reports and maintain client communication.

Skills

Environmental Risk Assessment

Environmental Compliance

Project Management

Auditing

ISO 14001 Standards

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Certification in Environmental Consultancy

Job description

Job Description

Location: Flexible, United Kingdom

Are you enthusiastic about carving your path in the world of environment, ready to contribute to meaningful change, and eager to join a team where your personal values align with a commitment to building a sustainable future? Look no further, as Ramboll is seeking a talented Senior Environmental Consultant to become an integral part of our pioneering journey.

If you are curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Compliance, Strategy & Transactions (CST) Team as our new Environmental Consultant and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior Environmental Consultant, you will chart your own course with the support of a dynamic team, lead projects with confidence, and embrace continuous learning to excel in your technical field. This role is about innovation, effective project management, and fostering strong client relationships with clients who aim for excellence in environment and sustainability.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Function as a Project Manager overseeing the successful setup and execution of permitting, environmental compliance, and management systems projects within Ramboll's framework.
• Conduct comprehensive environmental audits, support large-scale multinational audit programs, and stay up-to-date with UK regulatory requirements.
• Utilise expertise in environmental permitting and BAT to evaluate risks, devise mitigation strategies, and facilitate knowledge exchange within our European network.
• Drive industrial growth and energy transition projects, utilising your environmental risk mitigation skills to manage sustainability challenges, including energy transition and resource efficiency.
• Develop and deliver bespoke and innovative work packages to assist clients in achieving compliance with ISO 14001 standards.
• Lead the creation of detailed reports and proposals, maintain consistent client communication, and cultivate strong partnerships for project success.

Your new team

You will be part of our Compliance, Strategy & Transactions (CST) Team within the Environment & Health (E&H) Market.

Our team provides environmental compliance and permitting support to national and multinational clients. Projects vary from designing compliance programs for data centres, setting environmental criteria for recycling plants, to decommissioning manufacturing sites, helping clients expand and adapt while maintaining high environmental standards. We contribute to multi-disciplinary projects and support the transition towards Net-Zero across energy-intensive industries.

About you

We support your personal and professional growth. For this role, we value the following qualifications, skills, and capabilities:

• Understanding of UK environmental regulatory regimes and experience in auditing and compliance assessments.
• Proficiency in identifying environmental risks and liabilities.
• Experience in environmental consultancy or similar roles with knowledge of environmental regulations.

What we can offer you

• Recognition for your unique contributions
• Investment in your development
• Supportive leadership guided by our Principles
• Long-term stability of a foundation-owned company
• Flexible working environment
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Matched pension contributions
• Private medical cover and life assurance

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy firm committed to creating a thriving world for nature and people through sustainable change. We value our people, foster an inclusive environment, and seek diverse perspectives to innovate and flourish. Join us to make a difference.