Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant

Ramboll; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant, where your passion for sustainable solutions will drive impactful projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to navigate complex environmental regulations and foster client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, from compliance programs for data centers to environmental criteria for recycling plants. With a commitment to professional development and an inclusive culture, you'll thrive in a flexible working environment while contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Commitment to professional development

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental consultancy with knowledge of regulations.
• Strong report writing skills and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance audits and manage multi-site programs.
• Develop successful proposals and manage permitting projects.

Skills

Environmental Consultancy

Project Management

Report Writing

Knowledge of UK Environmental Regulations

EHS Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma

Membership in Professional Institutions (e.g., IOSH, IEMA)

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Company Description

Job Description

Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant

Location: Flexible, United Kingdom

Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and leading environmental, health, and safety compliance programs across various industries? Do you enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and navigating complex EHS legislation on a global scale? If building long-term, sustainable client relationships by managing EHS risks and opportunities aligns with your values, this role could be perfect for you. Join our CST Team as a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant to contribute towards a sustainable future.

Your new role

As a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant, you will join a friendly, fast-growing team providing environmental compliance and permitting support to both national and multinational clients. You will work on diverse projects, such as designing compliance programs for data centres, implementing management systems for pharmaceutical companies, setting environmental criteria for recycling plants, or decommissioning food manufacturing sites, helping clients expand and adapt while maintaining high environmental standards. Being part of Ramboll, you will contribute to multidisciplinary projects domestically and internationally, supporting the transition to Net-Zero energy industries.

Your key responsibilities will be:

1. Prepare, conduct, and lead environmental, health & safety compliance audits.
2. Manage multi-site audit programs, including multinational efforts, collaborating with global Ramboll teams.
3. Work with subject matter experts to assess EHS impacts of proposed developments concerning compliance and permitting.
4. Understand client needs and assist in developing successful proposals.
5. Manage permitting and compliance projects within Ramboll’s Project Model system, ensuring timely and budgeted delivery.
6. Identify and communicate EHS risks and opportunities to foster sustainable client relationships.
7. Stay updated on the latest regulations and standards, sharing insights with the team.
8. Contribute to the technical and digital development of our compliance and permitting services.

About you

• Experience in environmental consultancy or similar with knowledge of environmental regulations.
• Understanding of UK environmental regulatory frameworks and auditing processes.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Passion for sustainable environmental practices and awareness of the environmental marketplace.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to identify EHS risks and liabilities.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma in health and safety is advantageous; practical experience may substitute formal qualifications.
• Memberships in professional institutions (e.g., IOSH, IEMA) are beneficial.

What we can offer you

• Commitment to your professional development.
• Leadership guided by our principles.
• An inclusive culture that values your uniqueness.
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The stability of a foundation-owned company with long-term vision.
• Flexible working environment.
• 27 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application with an up-to-date CV. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We understand some candidates may hesitate if they do not meet every criterion. However, passion and potential often outweigh perfect resumes, and our supportive culture helps you grow. If this role interests you but you don't meet all requirements, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the ideal fit for this or other opportunities.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to your application.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll in the UK and Ireland

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy firm founded in Denmark. We aim to create a thriving world for nature and people through sustainable change. Our history is rooted in responsible business practices, and we foster an open, curious culture. With over 1,500 employees across 16 UK offices, Ramboll delivers innovative solutions across sectors including Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. In 2024, Ramboll was named one of the Sunday Times' Best Places to Work.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Ramboll, diversity is a strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their potential. We support work/life balance and invite applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure accessibility in our application process. Please contact [e-mail] for any assistance.