Senior Environmental Land Management Consultant - Operations Mgt

NG Bailey; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services firm in the UK seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead environmental management operations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in environmental consultancy, strong knowledge of UK legislation, and project management skills. This role includes overseeing multiple project sites and providing strategic advice to clients. Competitive salary and benefits including car allowance, pension, and development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Personal development programme

Flexible benefits including Gym Memberships and Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in environmental consultancy & compliance required.
• Chartered or working towards IEMA membership.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmental consultancy services.
• Oversee and manage multiple project sites.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments and ensure compliance.

Skills

Environmental consultancy experience

Knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Project management skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree or HND in Environmental/Construction discipline

Tools

Environmental impact assessment tools

Construction management software

Job description

Overview

Home-based with UK-wide site visits. Permanent, full-time. Competitive Salary + Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits.

Freedom is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Environmental Consultant to join our growing team. This role will focus on leading environmental management operations and compliance across diverse projects, supporting the low-carbon transition in sectors like renewable energy, grid infrastructure, and data companywide projects, ensuring tangible benefits to the environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver environmental consultancy services, including preparing Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs), securing environmental consents and permits, and conducting audits and inspections.
• Provide strategic advice to clients, ensuring environmental compliance across design and build projects.
• Oversee and manage multiple project sites, working closely with internal teams, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
• Lead or support projects through licensing and consenting processes (NSIP/DCO), helping clients navigate regulatory requirements.
• Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA), site investigations, and reporting, ensuring adherence to environmental legislation.
• Drive business development, identifying new opportunities, expanding our service offering, and strengthening client relationships.
• Supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality technical delivery.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in environmental consultancy & compliance
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation, planning, and consenting.
• Experience in EIA, screening & scoping reports and DCO processes for NSIPs.
• Chartered or working towards IEMA membership.
• Full UK driving licence (site visits required).

Qualifications and Certifications

Essential

• A degree or HND in an Environmental/Construction related discipline
• Full driving licence

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely
• NEBOSH
• SMSTS/SSSTS
• Member (or working toward membership) of a relevant professional body covering environmental and/or land management work areas (IEMA, CIEM etc)
• CSCS card; (Gold/Black)

Benefits

• Car allowance or salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Up to 25 days holidays depending on role (Options to buy & sell)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we\'re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We\'ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.

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