Senior Environmental Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join a dynamic team in Newmarket. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage complex environmental projects from start to finish, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with regulations. You will be at the forefront of promoting sustainability while mentoring junior staff and maintaining effective communication with clients and stakeholders. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for driven professionals looking to advance their careers in environmental consulting.

Benefits

Car allowance

Paid travel expenses

Annual bonus potential

Pension contributions

20 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing environmental claims projects.
• Strong background in conducting Preliminary Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental claims projects focusing on budgeting and deadlines.
• Conduct fieldwork ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff for team growth.

Skills

Environmental Site Assessments

Risk Assessments

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Geology

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Physical Geography

Job description

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Location:

Newmarket, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Consulting

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Environmental Consultant to join our client's 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!

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