Senior Environmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits package

Professional development

Health, wellbeing

Mentoring

Career progression

International project exposure

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their growing environmental team in Scotland. The role involves coordinating environmental projects across multidisciplinary teams, delivering EIA work, and supporting bid preparation in a hybrid Glasgow/Edinburgh setting.

You will develop expertise across sectors such as energy, water, defence, transport and public realm, with opportunities to work UK-wide and potentially internationally, while maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or masters in an environmental or relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience working on EIA and consenting projects.
• Strong understanding of the EIA process and environmental disciplines.
• Chartered status or working towards chartership with IEMA or IES.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver environmental projects across multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and consenting projects.
• Contribute to options appraisals and environmental assessments.
• Collate, analyse and edit information to produce high-quality reports.
• Manage own workload with delivery on time and within budget.
• Support senior colleagues with bid preparation and project management.
• Work closely with environmental, engineering and other specialists.
• Develop experience across diverse projects and sectors.
• Opportunities to work across the wider UK and Ireland, with potential international opportunities.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Time management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Education

Degree or MSc in environmental/science

Job description

Job Title: Senior Environmental Consultant

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with the appointment of a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their growing environmental team in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional looking to take the next step in their career, working on a varied portfolio of exciting projects across sectors including energy, water, defence, transport and public realm.

The Role

As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will:

• Support the coordination and delivery of environmental projects across multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), consenting projects and environmental management.
• Contribute to options appraisals and the delivery of environmental assessments.
• Collate, analyse and edit information from a range of technical sources to produce high-quality reports.
• Manage your own workload, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
• Support senior colleagues with bid preparation and project management.
• Work closely with environmental, engineering and other technical specialists.
• Develop your experience across a diverse range of projects and sectors.
• Have opportunities to work across the wider UK and Ireland, with potential international opportunities.

About You

• A degree or Master's qualification in an environmental or relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience working on EIA and consenting projects.
• A good understanding of the EIA process and environmental technical disciplines.
• Chartered status or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body such as IEMA or IES.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to communicate ideas and technical information effectively.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with enthusiasm for taking on new challenges.
• A genuine interest in delivering sustainable environmental outcomes.

The Company

You will join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong pipeline of projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

The business works across a broad range of sectors, delivering complex and high-profile projects while providing its employees with excellent opportunities for professional development, training and career progression.

The role can be based from Glasgow, with Edinburgh also considered, and offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance
• Professional development and training
• Support towards professional chartership
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Flexible benefits package
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Opportunities to work on major UK and international projects