Senior Environmental Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Scotland is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to manage various projects in hydrology and hydrogeology. This role offers the flexibility to work from home and allows for a key impact in shaping the success of the team. Candidates should have a solid background in environmental assessments and the ability to handle client and regulatory interactions effectively.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

5% pension contribution

Professional subscriptions paid

Flexible working hours

Commitment to staff training

Qualifications

• 4+ years industry experience required.
• Experience in EIA report preparation for water and soils.
• Chartered status or actively working towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff, liaise with clients, and oversee project deliverables.
• Prepare environmental impact assessments and budgets.
• Utilize mapping and field equipment for site assessments.

Skills

Report writing

Client management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

GIS

Education

Degree in water or environmental related discipline

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31.05.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Environmental Consultant - water & soils

Scotland Remote – flexible hours

• Are you an Environmental Consultant or Hydrogeologist with experience in environmental impact assessments in water and soils environments?
• Seeking a Senior consultant looking for a new role that offers you complete flexibility with your work hours and methods.
• Interested in true work ownership, managing your own time and responsibilities whilst having the support there when required?

If yes, this could well be the role for you.

The Company

Our client is an established environmental consultancy with staff based across Scotland, servicing the onshore renewables and rural development sector.

Small in stature yet big in ability, they are specialists in hydrology, hydrogeology, peat, and carbon assessments and expand their offering in this sector by working with a wider network of specialists.

Take pride in the delivery of high-quality products to support an expanding group of clients and win work through their network, word-of-mouth, and their reputation.

The Role - Senior Environmental Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Environmental Consultant, ideally with experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, or geology assessments, to join the team.

Work ethic, flexible working opportunities and mentoring, as a small team you will have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the projects.

The position offers an opportunity to take on a key role in the group where you can make a real difference and help shape the success an d direction of the company.

You will be involved in managing staff, liaising with clients, budget control, project deliverables, proposals and supporting the wider team.

The position is home based however staff regularly work together in other working spaces.

• Circa 4+ years industry experience
• Experience in EIA report preparation for one or more of the following: water and soils environment, hydrological and hydrogeological assessments for different types of rural developments, private and public water supply assessment or GWDTE (Ground Water Dependent Terrestrial Ecosystems)
• A degree, or post graduate qualification, in a water or environmental related discipline.
• Solid report writing skills with attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to potential issues with a ‘can do’ attitude to helping clients.
• Using mapping and field equipment to identify the relevant issues and constraints on site and transfer this information into GIS and reports.
• Confidence in dealing with clients, regulators, and members of the public both in meetings and on site.
• A good understanding of environmental legislation for the water environment.
• A Full UK driving licence and eligible to work in the UK.
• A good understanding of environmental legislation for peat and EIA report preparation for peat assessments including peat management plans and peat restoration.
• Any other relevant training – CSCS, first aid, 4x4
• Chartered status or demonstrate you are working towards this status.
• Knowledge of other UK planning systems

On offer:

• Depending on level of experience: £35,000 - £48,000 negotiable
• Flexible working hours to enable you to work around other personal commitments and either full or part-time working.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays.
• Pension contribution of 5% of salary.
• Payment of relevant professional subscriptions.
• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• A commitment to train all our staff both for technical advancement and safety aspects.

What's next?

Please apply now via the form and contact Jim Merryfield for a confidential discussion.

Support on your application is provided if required.

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