Environmental Consultant

isepglobal; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Consultant based in Glasgow or Edinburgh. This role involves delivering environmental impact assessments for major national projects in transport and energy. Ideal candidates will have a master's degree, experience in EIA coordination, and a strong understanding of environmental legislation. The firm promotes a diverse workplace and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Education to degree level, preferably a master's degree.
• Experience in coordinating EIAs, working with multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and impact assessment.

Responsibilities

• Write sections of environmental reports including EIA screening letters and EIA scoping reports.
• Support review of technical inputs for compliance with EIA.
• Interface with internal and external project teams.

Skills

Coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments

Environmental legislation understanding

Communication and client liaison

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Joining Arup

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, advisors, and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigor to shape a better world.

As part of the Climate and Sustainability Services business, Arup's environment team leads and delivers Environmental Impact Assessments, working with a variety of technical disciplines on nationally significant projects. These include renewable energy projects such as the Ocean Winds Offshore Wind EIA, transport projects such as West Yorkshire Mass Transit Environmental Partner, and critical infrastructure projects such as Great Grid Upgrade and Thames Tideway, plus many more. We are seeking consultants who have a curious mindset, want to deliver technical excellence, and take a lead on the major cross‑cutting environmental agenda, helping to embed environment and sustainability into the projects we deliver.

The Opportunity

The position is for an Environmental Consultant to be based in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office and focused on delivering environmental impact assessments for major national infrastructure projects in transport, water, and energy across the UK. Clients will range from renewable energy developers to public sector authorities and from large organisations to start‑ups. You will be working in a global multi‑disciplinary team alongside other environmental, planning, engineering, and urban design specialists to deliver industry‑leading environment and sustainability consultancy services.

Your remit will be to undertake technical work, supporting technical leads on projects, assisting teams with proposal preparation, and supporting the team leaders in delivering major projects.

Responsibilities

• Writing sections of environmental reports including EIA screening letters, EIA scoping reports, and non‑technical sections of Environmental Statements.
• Supporting the review of technical inputs for alignment with project details and EIA compliance.
• Inputting to environmental design and applying environmental‑led design principles.
• Interfacing with project teams both internal and external.
• Communicating and liaising with clients.
• Contributing to bids and presentations.

Qualifications

• Education to degree level, preferably a master's degree.
• Member of an appropriate institute, full membership or working towards full membership, e.g., Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) or equivalent.
• Some experience in coordinating EIAs, successfully working with teams of technical specialists and multidisciplinary teams.
• An understanding of environmental legislation, and some experience of applying relevant legislation, policy and guidance in respect to impact assessment for a range of project types.

What we offer you

At Arup we care about each member's success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. In addition to competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and well‑being, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We also provide private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance and income protection cover. In addition, you will have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your well‑being and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal‑opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We create equitable spaces and systems, cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

Our Application Process

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Closing date: Monday 15 December 2025. We may close the role earlier if we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.

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