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Our client is an established environmental consultancy looking to appoint a Senior Environmental Consultant as part of its continued growth across the region.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to join a supportive consultancy environment, taking ownership of a varied portfolio of projects while continuing to develop their technical, commercial and project management experience.
Your new role
As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will be responsible for managing environmental projects from initial instruction through to completion. The position offers a varied mix of technical consultancy, site-based work, project management and client engagement.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Managing environmental projects from initial assessment through to delivery
*Undertaking Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments
*Completing desk-based and intrusive environmental risk assessments
*Planning and coordinating site investigations and fieldwork
*Reviewing and interpreting environmental and site investigation data
*Preparing high-quality technical reports, proposals and scopes of work
*Supporting contaminated land assessment and remediation projects
*Managing project budgets, timescales and commercial requirements
*Coordinating subcontractors and other external project stakeholders
*Maintaining effective communication with clients and relevant third parties
*Ensuring work is undertaken in accordance with environmental legislation, technical standards and health & safety requirements
*Providing technical guidance and support to less experienced colleagues

What you’ll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Environmental Consultant with a strong background in contaminated land, environmental site assessment or a closely related discipline.You will ideally have:
*Approximately 5+ years’ relevant environmental consultancy experience
*Strong Phase I and Phase II site assessment experience
*Experience producing factual and interpretative environmental reports
*Knowledge of contaminated land assessment and environmental risk assessment
*A relevant degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Physical Geography or a related subject
*Good knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and industry guidance
*Strong technical report-writing skills
*Experience managing projects, budgets and competing deadlines
*A commercially aware and client-focused approach
*Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
*A full UK driving licence

What you’ll get in return
*Annual salary of £38,000 - £45,000
*Car allowance
*Hybrid / flexible working
*20 days of annual leave increasing to 25 with service
*Company pension scheme
*Employee wellbeing support
*Ongoing training and professional development
*Support towards professional membership and chartership
*Clear opportunities for career progression

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