Senior Environmental Consultant - Water Environment

Navartis; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant in Glasgow to oversee compliance during construction projects and provide technical advice. The role requires 2-5 years of experience in ecological consultancy, knowledge of environmental legislation, and competence in ecological survey techniques. The position offers hybrid working, 25 days holiday, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank

Paid Professional Memberships

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare plan

Company pension

20 days CPD annually

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience as an ecological/environmental consultant.
• Understanding of water environment regulations and environmental legislation.
• Competent in ecological survey techniques.

Responsibilities

• Produce construction phase documents.
• Oversee site compliance with Environmental Management Plans.
• Conduct site checks for protected species.

Skills

Ecological survey techniques

Problem-solving

Communication

Project management

Education

Higher Education Certificate/Degree in environmental subject

Tools

Microsoft applications

Project management software

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Navartis

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description

Senior Environmental Consultant - Water Environment

Location: Perth or Glasgow, Scotland - Hybrid Working Available

- 25 days per year holidays plus bank
- Paid Professional Memberships
- Flexible Toil/Balancing Hours policy.
- Private healthcare plan.
- Company pension
- 20 days per annum CPD.

Summary

A specialist environmental consultancy supporting UK public and private organisations throughout planning and development are seeking to hire a Senior Environmental Consultant
Reporting tothe ECoW and Aquatics Business Manager this is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to take the next step in their career development.
You will have a natural flair for working with people, confident providing technical advice and thrives in a problem solving environment. You will be primarily responsible for ensuring excellent service is provided to our clients during the construction phases of their projects, applying technical knowledge and expertise within the national policy and legislation guidelines.

What You'll Do:

- Input and production of the construction phase documents
- Oversee compliance on site in conjunction with the client, the delivery of all measures detailed in the Site-Specific Environmental Management Plans and supporting method statements
- Site checks for protected and notable species
- Investigating and reporting on ecological incidents
- Monitoring and advising on, pollution prevention measures
- Completion and on occasion reviewing of ECoW logs and reporting
- Production and delivery of toolbox talks to the site team and sub-contractors
- Liaising with stakeholders, statutory bodies other organisations as and when required
- Mentoring and training of junior members of the team
- Assist the team lead and Business Manager in the scoping, tendering and management of projects
- Have an excellent understanding of health and safety, and biosecurity matters

Seeking someone with:

- Two to five years' experience as an ecological/environmental consultant with construction site based roles on a variety of different projects
- An understanding of water environment regulations, relevant guidance and environmental legislation
- Competent in a variety of ecological survey techniques and mitigation design for protected species
- Knowledge and practical experience of peat and surface water management on construction sites
- Higher Education Certificate, or Degree equivalent in an environmental subject area
- Full and valid driving licence
- Appropriate professional membership (or ability to obtain this)
- Holder of a CSCS card
- IT proficiency, particularly within Microsoft applications and project management and planning software
- Protected species licenses would be advantageous
- Full and valid driving licence

To apply for this fantastic opportunity get in touch with a copy of your CV detailing your suitability

Navartis Ltd is a specialist recruitment company supplying highly skilled technical and management professionals within the global Transportation, Civil Engineering & Utility industries, if you are seeking a new position our recruitment team can locate the opportunity to suit your needs.