Senior Environmental Consultant - On-Site & Compliance

Sponsor Finder; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our London team, overseeing environmental compliance, site supervision and ecological monitoring on major infrastructure projects.

You will ensure permits, licences and permits are in place, advise on environmental planning constraints and maintain comprehensive site records, while collaborating with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to improve environmental performance on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in an environmental management role with on-site fieldwork.
• Knowledge of UK environmental legislation relevant to construction.
• Experience supervising works in sensitive habitats.
• Experience with EMS aligned to ISO 14001:2015.
• Ability to influence contractors and project teams.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Chartered status or membership of an environmental body (ISEP) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Site Supervision & Environmental Compliance: undertake regular environmental inspections and report on issues, advising on remedial actions.
• Ecological Surveys & Monitoring: provide on-site ecological advice, conduct walkover surveys and species checks, supervise works near habitats.
• Environmental Reporting & Documentation: prepare daily site records, compliance reports and monitoring documentation.
• Environmental Performance: gather and monitor environmental performance info across project activities; support improvement initiatives.
• Compliance & Environmental Management: review and update Environmental Management Plans; assist internal audits and demonstrate compliance.
• Project Support & Stakeholder Engagement: coordinate environmental deliverables across projects; liaise with contractors, clients and stakeholders.

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our London team, overseeing environmental compliance, site supervision and ecological monitoring on major infrastructure projects.

You will ensure permits, licences and permits are in place, advise on environmental planning constraints and maintain comprehensive site records, while collaborating with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to improve environmental performance on site.