Senior Environmental Consultant - Sheffield

TN United Kingdom; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to manage projects related to contaminated land across the UK. This role involves site investigations and client liaison, supported by mentorship from senior staff. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Earth Sciences and significant experience in environmental consultancy.

Benefits

Company car

Competitive salary

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contaminated land investigation.
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and standards.
• Experience with hydrocarbon contamination and remediation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage environmental insurance claim projects.
• Conduct site investigations and risk assessments.
• Deliver high-quality, commercially focused technical reports.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational

Education

Degree in Earth Sciences or related discipline

MSc advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

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Posted:

27.05.2025

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11.07.2025

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Job Description:

Leeds/Sheffield - Hybrid

Permanent, Full time

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company car

We're on the hunt for a Senior Environmental Consultant who's ready to roll up their sleeves, lead impactful projects, and support environmental insurance claims and consultancy services across the UK. If you're passionate about protecting the environment and thrive on solving complex problems, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering technically sound, commercially aware consultancy services related to contaminated land. You will manage environmental projects from initial investigation through to remediation and closure, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

This is a home-based role with regular travel to sites and offices, supported by mentoring from a Principal Consultant and/or Regional Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage environmental insurance claim projects, ensuring technical and financial performance.
• Conduct site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation verification.
• Liaise confidently with clients, contractors, regulators, and homeowners.
• Develop and update Conceptual Site Models and deliver PRA and GQRA reports.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including method statements and risk assessments.
• Schedule and interpret soil, groundwater, and gas monitoring data.
• Support the implementation and verification of environmental remediation strategies.
• Contribute to business development activities and maintain strong client relationships.
• Deliver high-quality, commercially focused technical reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Earth Sciences, Geo-Environmental or related discipline (MSc advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in contaminated land investigation and remediation.
• Strong working knowledge of CLR11, BS10175, BS5930, and environmental legislation.
• Experience with hydrocarbon contamination and remediation techniques.
• Skilled in soil and rock logging and development of CSMs.
• Proficient in field data collection, chemical analysis interpretation, and report writing.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and teamworking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; GIS experience beneficial.

About us:

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company - we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.