Senior Environmental Consultant

isepglobal; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy near Cambridge is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to oversee pollution risk assessments, manage site investigations, and ensure compliance across projects. The role requires at least 5 years of industry experience, a degree in a relevant field, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible benefits programme, and training opportunities, making it a rewarding career choice in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

Increased holidays after 3 and 5 years

Flexible benefits programme

Enhanced maternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Regular training and career development

Life assurance

Annual leave purchase

Discounted gym membership

Mental health support

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant industry experience.
• Project management experience.
• Flexible attitude to work.
• Enthusiasm and drive to deliver the requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Pro-active assessment of pollution risks.
• Managing and delivering Phase I and Phase II site investigations.
• Organising and supervising site works.
• Preparing and reviewing Health and Safety documentation.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Degree level qualification in a science/environment/land related subject

Membership of a professional body

Tools

CSCS card

Full UK/EC driving licence

Job description

The Vacancy

RSK Raw, part of the RSK Group, offers an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our team near Cambridge, UK.

RSK RAW offers multi‑disciplinary environmental protection and risk reduction services to a wide range of industries and clients across the UK, specialising in spill response, contamination investigation and remediation projects.

Duties and expectations will include, but not be limited to:

• Pro‑active assessment of pollution risks to the environment and the application of a variety of techniques for containing and recovering contaminants;
• Maintaining accurate site notes, and excellent time management, organisational and communication skills at all times;
• Managing and delivering Phase I and Phase II site investigations;
• Managing rapid response to environmental incidents in a variety of urban and rural settings;
• Organising, managing, and supervising site works;
• Procuring and managing subcontractor, ensuring control of financial and health and safety matters;
• Preparing and reviewing cost proposals / tenders;
• Preparing and reviewing complex factual and interpretative reports;
• Preparing and reviewing Health and Safety documentation, including method statements, risk assessments and site records;
• Adherence to RSK Raw management systems, including site specific and point of work health & safety risk assessments and method statements;
• Financial control of allocated projects including project driven invoicing and applications for payment, issuing of purchase orders, and chasing payment on outstanding and overdue invoices;
• Ensuring compliance with project contract conditions;
• Accountable for management and performance of projects and continued delivery of a high quality service, providing clear, commercially focused solutions;
• Pro‑active client management, maintaining good communication throughout the lifecycle of a project, being aware of the client's needs and providing regular progress reports and confirming any variances as they arise;
• To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, you may be asked to perform additional tasks that may be reasonably expected within your level of capability without additional remuneration.

Additional information:

• We operate a 24/7 response service for our clients, as such you may be required to work out of normal operating hours, for which you are compensated.
• Although regionally focussed, there will be a need for travel to cover the needs of the business throughout England, Scotland, and Wales.
• The occasional need to stay away from home when required.
• Incident response and tank testing training is provided, and other training and development opportunities will be available.
• There are opportunities available for collaborative working with other Response and Remediation businesses within the RSK Group.

Qualifications / Experience:

• At least 5 years' relevant industry experience;
• Project management experience;
• A degree level qualification in a science / environment / land related subject;
• Membership of a professional body;
• Flexible attitude to work;
• Enthusiasm and drive to deliver the requirements of this role;
• The ability to work as an effective member of a team and on your own initiative;
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills;
• CSCS card;
• Full UK / EC driving licence (essential).

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Increased holidays after 3 and 5 years' service.
• A flexible benefits programme, including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• Regular training and career development.
• Life assurance.
• Annual leave purchase.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Mental health support.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or secondary agencies.