Senior Environmental Consultant

ISEP; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

isepglobal is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join its expanding team within the UK infrastructure sector. This permanent role supports delivery, renewal and development of essential infrastructure across design, construction and operations, with a focus on sustainable project outcomes.

You will undertake desk and site-based environmental consultancy across a varied portfolio, collaborate with engineers and regulators, manage projects, mentor junior staff and contribute to business

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in environmental consultancy or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of UK environmental legislation and guidance.
• Knowledge of sustainability, carbon assessment or biodiversity net gain.
• Strong desk research, data handling, report writing and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, planners, regulators and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to manage competing priorities.
• Chartered status, or working towards chartership.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to offices and project sites.

Responsibilities

• Providing desk-based and site-based environmental consultancy services across infrastructure projects.
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, construction teams and operational specialists to support compliant and sustainable project delivery.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement through carbon, biodiversity net gain and wider sustainability evaluations.
• Preparing, reviewing and taking technical ownership of environmental reports and project documentation.
• Managing complex and large-scale projects, coordinating resources and monitoring project progress.
• Engaging with regulators, planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders to address environmental constraints and opportunities.
• Supporting fee proposals, time allocation and effective project management.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the development of environmental services.

Skills

Environmental consultancy

Regulatory knowledge

Sustainability assessment

Carbon assessment

Biodiversity net gain

Report writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Chartered status progress

Desk research

Data handling

Communication

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join its expanding team of environmental specialists within the UK infrastructure sector. This permanent role will support the safe delivery, renewal and development of essential infrastructure, working across design, construction and operational environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing desk-based and site-based environmental consultancy services across a varied portfolio of infrastructure projects
• Working collaboratively with engineers, designers, construction teams and operational specialists to support compliant and sustainable project delivery
• Identifying opportunities for improvement through carbon, biodiversity net gain and wider sustainability evaluations
• Preparing, reviewing and taking technical ownership of environmental reports and project documentation
• Managing complex and large-scale projects, coordinating resources and monitoring project progress
• Engaging with statutory regulators, planning authorities, consultees and other stakeholders to address environmental constraints and opportunities
• Supporting fee proposals, time allocation and effective project management
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the development of environmental services

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in environmental consultancy or a similar environmental role
• Sound understanding of UK environmental legislation, regulations and relevant guidance
• Knowledge or experience in sustainability, carbon assessment or biodiversity net gain
• Strong skills in desk research, data handling, report writing, report review and project management
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clients, planning authorities, regulators and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Chartered status, or active progress towards chartership, with a relevant professional industry body
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to offices, client locations and project sites, including occasional overnight stays