Senior Environmental Consultant

isepglobal; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join its Highways Division. This role involves delivering essential infrastructure services while managing environmental projects and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in environmental consultancy, strong communication skills, and at least five years of experience in the construction sector. The position offers competitive benefits, including a company car and various employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

Online GP service

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Life assurance

Enhanced leave policies

Company car and fuel card

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record of supporting clients with environmental risks.
• Understanding of UK environmental legislation and guidance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy services across various contracts.
• Manage projects using team resources and prepare reports.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders on environmental matters.

Skills

Client collaboration on environmental risks

Communication skills

Project management

Sustainability assessments knowledge

Education

Chartered or pursuing chartership with a relevant body

5+ years operational experience in construction/infrastructure

Job description

Overview

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career; with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group, we're supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.

We don't just build roads and bridges - we're building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.

You'll be joining our Highways Division - as the UK's number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our expanding team of environmental specialists.

You will work collaboratively with design, construction, & operational teams to enable the delivery of essential infrastructure services across the UK.

You will provide a broad range of desk- and site-based consultancy services across a growing portfolio of exciting contracts. Whilst supporting the development of new service offerings.

Expect to work alongside engineers and specialists, offering guidance to ensure compliance and well-rounded design development.

Your role will involve identifying opportunities for improvement through carbon, biodiversity net gain, and sustainability evaluations.

Take technical ownership by preparing and reviewing reports and project documentation and managing complex and large scale projects using resources within the team.

You\'ll play a part in drafting fee proposals, managing time allocation, and achieving utilisation targets.

Engage directly with statutory regulators, consultees, and stakeholders to address environmental constraints and explore opportunities.

Line manages members of the team and take an active role in mentoring graduates, contributing to the growth and performance of the Environmental Technical Team.

What you\'ll bring

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role with a proven track record of effectively supporting clients to environmental risks and opportunities.
• Sound understanding of UK environmental legislation and guidance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and the expectations of design & operational teams through effective communication.
• Valid UK driving license and prepared to work from office locations regularly, travel across the UK to client offices / sites. You may also stay away from home for short periods.
• Chartered (or pursuing chartership) with a relevant professional industry body.
• Knowledge or experience in sustainability, carbon, or biodiversity assessments.
• At least 5 years of operational experience in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven ability to collaborate with clients, planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Skills in desk research, data handling, report writing and reviewing, and project management.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

What\'s in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000\'s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme

In addition, this role offers;

• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Personal Accident Cover

Please note: Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. We'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction.

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