Senior Environmental Consultant / Environmental Consultant

Urban Edge Environmental Consulting Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental consulting firm based in Brighton seeks a senior environmental consultant with at least 3 years of experience. The role involves site assessments, client liaison, and contributing to high-quality environmental reports. Candidates should hold a degree in environmental science and have an understanding of environmental assessment regimes. The company offers a competitive salary between £27K and £45K, along with benefits such as a contributory pension, flexible working, and a personal development budget.

Benefits

Contributory pension

Private health care option

31 days annual leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in environmental consulting.
• Expertise in one environmental assessment regime like SEA, HRA, or EIA.
• ISEP membership required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake site assessments.
• Contribute to environmental assessment reports.
• Liaise with clients and project team.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Numeric literacy

Education

Degree in environmental science or related discipline

MSc in relevant subject

Tools

GIS software (ArcGIS)

Job description

Our environmental planning team focuses on the delivery of environmental assessments to support local plan-making as well as projects seeking planning permission. We work with a range of clients from across the private and public sectors. We specialise in Sustainability Appraisal and Strategic Environmental Assessment, Habitats Regulations Assessment (including nutrient neutrality assessment) and Environmental Impact Assessment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, senior environmental consultant with at least 3+ years professional experience in the private or public sector to strengthen the capacity and expertise within our friendly team.

As part of a small and expanding team, the role offers a fantastic opportunity for personal growth and development with opportunities for hands‑on roles at all stages of our projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking site assessments
• Contributing to high quality environmental assessment reports
• Day to day client liaison
• Liaising with project team members and attending client and stakeholder meetings
• Providing technical guidance and support to junior team members
• Contributing to business development activities, including bid‑writing

Requirements

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent in environmental science or a related discipline
• An MSc in a relevant subject would be highly beneficial
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience of at least one environmental assessment regime – SEA, HRA or EIA
• Demonstrable track record in producing high quality written reports suitable for public consultation
• Membership / Chartership within the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or similar professional institute is essential
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately to internal and external stakeholders, both verbally and through written communication
• Excellent organisation skills
• Numeric literacy, and good capability with common computer applications

Desired Experience

• Use of GIS software, particularly ArcGIS
• Working with a range of environmental disciplines
• Business development in the environmental sector, bid preparation and sales

We Offer

• Developing leadership skills in a growing team
• Opportunity to demonstrate and develop your business development skills
• ISEP membership and dedicated personal development budget
• Salary range: £27K – £45k, commensurate with experience
• Contributory pension
• Optional private health care and mental health first aider on staff
• Flexible / hybrid working and 31 days annual leave
• Established TOIL system