Senior Environmental Consultant

Allen & York Ltd; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Newmarket seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to manage complex projects from inception to completion. The role involves supervising junior staff, maintaining communication with clients, and producing high-quality reports and proposals, all within a supportive work environment. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, ideal for motivated professionals looking to contribute to sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Car allowance

Paid travel expenses

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments is essential.
• Strong background in Preliminary Risk Assessments.
• Commercial awareness and solution-oriented project management approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental claims projects with a focus on budgeting and deadlines.
• Conduct thorough fieldwork and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Produce comprehensive proposals and reports.

Skills

Project Management

Fieldwork

Risk Assessment

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or Natural Science

Job description

Senior Environnemental Consultant

Newmarket, Suffolk

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Environmental Consultant to join our clients rapidly growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing complex environmental projects from inception to completion. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality project management, including fieldwork, data gathering, risk assessments, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage environmental claims projects with a focus on project budgeting, invoicing, and meeting deadlines in line with client service agreements.
• Conduct thorough fieldwork, ensuring adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, regulators, and homeowners on both technical and commercial levels.
• Produce technically sound and commercially focused proposals, scopes, and reports.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, contributing to the overall growth and success of the team.

Requirements:

• Experience in a similar role, with expertise in Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Strong background in conducting Preliminary Risk Assessments, both desk-based and intrusive.
• Degree in an engineering or natural science-related discipline (e.g., Geology, Environmental Science, Physical Geography).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland.
• Commercial awareness and a solution-oriented approach to project management.

What's on offer for you:

• Competitive salary with a car allowance and paid business-related travel expenses.
• Annual discretionary bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions, 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service.
• Employee Assistance Programme and other supportive benefits.

Interested?

If you are a driven environmental professional looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Allen & York - delivering Sustainable Recruitment Solutions since 1993.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.

Let us help build a better world, together.