Senior Environmental Consultant

Irwin & Colton Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead on compliance and permitting for clients in the waste and recycling sector. The role requires expertise in environmental legislation and strong communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have demonstrable experience in environmental roles, a relevant degree, and a solid understanding of management systems such as ISO 14001. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a car allowance.

Benefits

Car allowance

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a role within the waste, recycling or resource use industry.
• Practical knowledge of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on environmental compliance.
• Lead development and submission of environmental permit applications.
• Act as key contact with regulatory bodies.
• Identify trends and advise clients for best practice.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in an environmental discipline

Relevant professional qualification, such as ISEP (IEMA)

Tools

ISO 14001

Job description

Senior Environmental Consultant (Waste Permitting)

South East | Midlands

£45,000 to £55,000 + Car Allowance and Attractive Benefits

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role where you'll lead on environmental compliance and permitting for clientele across the waste and recycling sector?

Irwin and Colton have been engaged to recruit a Senior Environmental Consultant for a global leader in the environmental services sector. The organisation operates over 150 sites across the UK and internationally, generating annual revenues in excess of £4 billion.

Key responsibilities

• Providing expert advice to clients on environmental compliance, ensuring alignment with legislation, best practice, and internal management systems
• Leading the development, preparation and submission of environmental and producer compliance permit applications, including WEEE and related documentation
• Acting as a key point of contact with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency, building positive relationships and ensuring effective communication and resolution on technical matters
• Identifying upcoming trends across the space and advising clients to help ensure best practice

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in a comparable role, preferably within the waste, recycling or resource use industry.
• A degree in an environmental discipline or a relevant professional qualification, such as ISEP (IEMA).
• Practical knowledge of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 and environmental permitting
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, please contact Alex Lee on 01923 432 644 or