398 Environmental Consultant jobs in the United Kingdom

Environmental Consultant – Southwest

Location: Exeter or Bristol (with flexible working options)

Contract Type: 12-month contract

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to support a key highways infrastructure design contract as part of a national renewals framework. This role offers the chance to contribute to a high-value, multi-disciplinary highways programme, delivering environmentally sound infrastructure solutions in collaboration with stakeholders and technical teams.

The Role

You will be part of a wider environmental team providing expert support on highway drainage and civil schemes. Duties will include:

• Advising on environmental aspects such as assessments, ecological studies, permitting, and mitigation strategies.
• Conducting environmental site visits, inspections, and surveys across multiple disciplines (structures, geotechnical, drainage, highways).
• Preparing high-quality reports and technical documentation for planning submissions and statutory consultations.
• Supporting the preparation and audit of Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP), and advising on Section 61 consents.
• Coordinating with clients, regulators, and internal teams to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to bid writing and supporting junior staff as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Environmental Consultant or similar, ideally with highways or infrastructure project exposure.
• Excellent understanding of UK environmental legislation, planning processes, and best practice.
• Competent in environmental risk assessment and hazard management in line with CDM regulations.
• Strong report writing, client liaison, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or a related subject.
• Practitioner membership of IEMA (PIEMA) or similar professional body preferred.

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.

For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on or email your CV and covering letter to

Principal Environmental Consultant

North Wales, Manchester or Leeds | Full-time, Permanent | Flexible Hybrid £45,000–£55,000 + Annual Bonus

Not from an EIA background? Do you believe that you hit the criteria for project management, mentoring and capacity to learn & grow into a role in EIA?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Join a purpose-driven medium sized consultancy tackling the UK’s biggest environmental challenges.

Most consultants don’t apply for roles. They wait until the right opportunity comes along. This is that opportunity.

We’re seeking a seasoned Consultant or Project Manager (6+ years’ experience) to take their next big career move!

This role is truly unique and offers someone the opportunity to really develop into a leader.

Step up, take a linear promotion and expand your horizon.

• Lead complex infrastructure projects
• Drive business development
• Mentor & manage junior talent
• Be a source of general advice (& technically in the future)
• Take a leading role in growing the business

You’ll work closely with our Technical Director and senior leadership, shaping sustainable solutions across renewable energy and planning sectors. Expect autonomy, impact, and a clear path to progression.

What You’ll Bring:

• Solid technical project management and client-facing skills, manging project budgets & deadlines
• A degree in a related environmental discipline, not necessarily EIA or planning
• A desire to expand your career and be supported whilst doing so
• A passion for innovation and collaboration

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible hybrid working across multiple locations
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension & tailored benefits package
• Supportive, inclusive culture with real career growth

Apply now or contact Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent for more info.

• Principal Environmental Consultant
• Manchester (or Mold, Wales)
• Fulltime permanent

Are you an established environmental consultant, planner or project manager looking to take the next big career move?

Want to work at the forefront of delivering the next generation of sustainable infrastructure and tackling some of the biggest environmental challenges facing our society?

Read on, this is the position for you.

At Atmos, our team come to work knowing they are working for an organisation committed to growing and developing its people by offering an inspiring and supportive place to work. Our purpose is simple – ‘to enable sustainable development that realises our clients’ vision, protects the environment and enhances the world we live in.’

We offer an unparalleled opportunity to develop your role and skills that fit with life and career ambitions. We offer an inclusive approach to the running of our business that we consider paramount to our success and is the reason we build strong relationships with established and new clients. We have a track record of attracting the best and the brightest and we would like you to be a part of this team.

About this Job:

As a result of a growing and diverse pipeline of projects, we require a Principal Consultant to join our growing Environmental Assessment and Consenting team.

You will play a pivotal role in the development of our business, supporting our Technical Director EIA and our Senior Leadership Team in the management of large and complex projects and also in playing significant part in business development.

The position would be nominally based in our Mold (North Wales) office, however, Atmos offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit both candidate & business needs, including the option to work from our sister company’s Manchester office.

The day-to-day requirements of the post would include:

• Managing the delivery of large and complex projects both including client and subcontractor management, project budgets, programme and invoicing.
• Identification and management of project risks with the support of the Project Director.
• Provide technical leadership role in one or more environmental or planning specialisms and providing technical environmental & planning advice to clients in the renewable energy and other sectors.
• Preparation of tenders including obtaining quotes from subcontractors and preparation of fee proposals.
• Preparation and review of written technical reports for approval by Project Directors.
• Taking a lead role in business development through the engagement with Atmos’ own professional networks, developing new opportunities in England and Wales in tandem with other Atmos teams and partner companies, as well as building their own networks.
• Acting as a client account manager for larger clients ensuring that their needs are met and securing opportunities for repeat business;
• Mentoring and advising junior staff (in a line management capacity where appropriate) and acting as a ‘go to’ for technical advice;
• Assisting the Technical Director with the management of the team including finance and budgeting; business planning and forecasting;
• Deputising for the Technical Director as appropriate.

The Person:

The ideal candidate would have:

• Masters degree in an environmental discipline and 7 or more years’ experience
• A Chartered Environmentalist or Town Planner.
• Robust project management skills with a proven ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.
• Be able to work calmly under pressure and to juggle competing demands effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multifunctional team both internally and externally.
• Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
• In-depth understanding of the planning and environmental assessment legislations across the UK.
• Experience of growing clients and undertaking business development activities would be an advantage.
• Experience of line management and mentoring of junior staff.
• Full Driving Licence

Don't feel as though you hit all of the criteria?

If you're well versed in the environmental field, managing projects and mentoring or managing a small team, then we'd still love to hear from you!

Benefits

Atmos is unique in offering the benefits of a large company but in a small, family friendly environment. In addition to rewarding, you with a competitive salary and other standard benefits including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and pension schemes, Atmos offers:

• A flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit both candidate & business needs.
• Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme; Paid out in each of the last two years.
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including employee assistance programme, cycle to work & tax-free childcare scheme.
• Atmos Benefits Hub, offering a range of Employee Discounts & Rewards
• The opportunity to shape and develop your career in modern, friendly and supportive work environment including a clear progression path to the next level of professional development.
• A fully supportive environment where you will be actively encouraged to be innovative and collaborative.
• An opportunity to work and lead on a wide variety of cutting-edge projects, addressing the big environmental challenges in the low-carbon economy and shaping the built environment for generations to come.

What's next?

Please APPLY NOW to be considered or reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent.

We are proud to be an inclusive company. As such we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

All applicants must be in possession of a valid work permit and must hold a full UK driving licence.

CleanTech Talent are acting as an employment agency for this position.

Principal Environmental Consultant

• EIA & Consenting
• Manchester or North Wales
• Flexible hybrid
• £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + bonus
• Fulltime permanent

Principal Environmental Consultant (EIA & Consenting)

Are you an established Environmental Consultant, EIA practitioner, project manager environmental planner looking to take the next big career move within EIA & onshore renewables?

Want to work at the forefront of delivering the next generation of sustainable infrastructure and tackling some of the biggest environmental challenges facing our society?

Their team come to work knowing they are working for an organisation committed to growing and developing its people by offering an inspiring and supportive place to work.

Seek to enable sustainable development that realises clients vision, protects the environment and enhances the world we live in.

On offer is an inclusive approach to the running of their business that is paramount to their success and is the reason they build strong relationships with established and new clients.

Join an team with a solid track record of attracting the best and the brightest.

About this Job:

As a result of a growing and diverse pipeline of projects, we require a Principal EIA Consultant to join the growing Environmental Assessment and Consenting team.

You will play a pivotal role in the development of the business, supporting the Technical Director EIA and their Senior Leadership Team in the management of large and complex projects and also in playing significant part in business development.

The position would be nominally based in the north Wales office, however, they offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit both candidate & business needs.

The day-to-day requirements of the post would include:

• Managing the delivery of large and complex projects both including client and subcontractor management, project budgets, programme and invoicing.
• Identification and management of project risks with the support of the Project Director.
• Provide technical leadership role in one or more environmental or planning specialisms and providing technical environmental & planning advice to clients in the renewable energy and other sectors.
• Preparation of tenders including obtaining quotes from subcontractors and preparation of fee proposals.
• Preparation and review of written technical reports for approval by Project Directors.
• Taking a lead role in business development through the engagement with their own professional networks and the development of their own.
• Acting as a client account manager for larger clients ensuring that their needs are met and securing opportunities for repeat business;
• Mentoring and advising junior staff (in a line management capacity where appropriate) and acting as a go to for technical advice;
• Assisting the Technical Director with the management of the team including finance and budgeting; business planning and forecasting;
• Deputising for the Technical Director as appropriate.

The Person:

The ideal candidate would have:

• 6 or more years experience in an environmental discipline.
• Robust project management skills with a proven ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.
• Be able to work calmly under pressure and to juggle competing demands effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multifunctional team both internally and externally.
• Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
• In-depth understanding of the planning and environmental assessment legislations across the UK.
• Experience of growing clients and undertaking business development activities would be an advantage.
• Experience of line management (or a desire to do so) and mentoring of junior staff.

Benefits:

A unique in offering the benefits of a large company but in a small, collaborative and friendly environment. In addition to rewarding, you with a competitive salary and other standard benefits including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and pension schemes, they offers:

• A flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit both candidate & business needs.
• Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme; Paid out in each of the last two years.
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including employee assistance programme, cycle to work & tax-free childcare scheme.
• Benefits Hub, offering a range of Employee Discounts & Rewards.
• The opportunity to shape and develop your career in modern, friendly and supportive work environment including a clear progression path to the next level of professional development.
• A fully supportive environment where you will be actively encouraged to be innovative and collaborative.
• An opportunity to work and lead on a wide variety of cutting-edge projects, addressing the big environmental challenges in the low-carbon economy and shaping the built environment for generations to come.

Please APPLY NOW to be considered or contact Jim Merryfield for more information.

CleanTech Talent are acting as an employment agency for this position.