194 Environmental Consulting jobs in the United Kingdom

• Supporting UK EIAs for energy projects (including for DCO applications)
• Due diligence for a variety of energy projects
• Supporting delivery of environmental management plans
• Coordinating specialists' inputs
• Working closely with our engineering colleagues to ensure environmental considerations are made during project development
• Preparing proposals

• Fluent in English
• Degree and Masters qualified in an environmental subject
• Experience of EIAs for UK energy projects such as transmission and distribution, solar, hydro, wind, and thermal generation technologies
• Able to review complex documents, summaries and present the key issues in a clear and concise way
• Understanding of the technical aspects of energy projects
• Ability to travel
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Able to work within a team and deliver to high standards
• Able to meet challenging budgets and timescales
• Membership of a relevant professional institute.

• A high standard in an environmental specialism and a broader awareness of other environmental or social disciplines
• Experience of options appraisals and iterative design processes
• Involvement in previous DCO applications
• Experience of undertaking a range of due diligence activities
• Experience of environmental permitting
• Understanding of the technical aspects of other major infrastructure projects
• Experience of preparing proposals for new project opportunities

• Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
• Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
• Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
• A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
• Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.

• We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
• Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
• Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
• Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
• As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.

• A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
• Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years' service.
• Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.

• Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
• Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
• Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

• Primary annual professional institution subscription.
• A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.

• Join a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
• Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.

NSB Recruitment is partnering with one of the UK’s most progressive and forward-thinking environmental consultancies to appoint a Principal EIA Consultant. This is an exciting opportunity to join an independent, values-led business with an excellent reputation for technical quality, collaboration, and sustainability leadership across the environmental planning space.

As Principal EIA Consultant, you will take a leading role in the delivery of high-profile EIA projects for major development and infrastructure clients. Working alongside a well-established team of specialists, you’ll shape project strategies, guide junior colleagues, and help maintain the consultancy’s outstanding record of successful outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, team-focused environment. You will have genuine influence from early feasibility through to consent, supported by a modern, flexible culture where your voice is heard and your ideas are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support EIA projects from initial concept through to submission
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary technical inputs and ensure high-quality deliverables
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, attending meetings and providing confident guidance
• Offer clear, pragmatic advice on environmental planning and consenting issues
• Support day-to-day project management to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Mentor and develop junior team members within a collaborative and supportive setting

About You

• Strong track record in EIA delivery, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent working knowledge of UK planning and consenting processes
• Confident communicator, client-facing and commercially aware
• Team-orientated, supportive and keen to share knowledge
• Ideally chartered, or working towards chartership

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity to join a consultancy that truly values its people. You’ll benefit from a friendly, open culture, flexible working arrangements, and a genuine commitment to your development and wellbeing. Expect interesting, meaningful work, professional autonomy, and an environment that supports a modern work-life balance.

Location: London or Southampton (flexible and hybrid working available)

Benefits: Flexible working, generous holiday allowance, professional development support, and a welcoming, people-first culture.

If this Principal EIA Consultant role is of interest to you, please click apply now below.

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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Environmental Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our dynamic Environment team. This role is suited to professionals with a strong foundation in environmental consultancy, ideally with experience in commercial property and site investigation. You will lead and deliver complex environmental projects, contribute to strategic initiatives, and mentor junior colleagues while continuing to develop your own expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and scoping of environmental projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory standards.
• Independently manage and deliver complex projects on time and within budget, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 assessments.
• Draft and review high-quality client communications, fee proposals, and technical reports.
• Oversee site investigation work, including supervision of junior staff and subcontractors.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, providing expert advice and updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work alongside Hollis' Technical Due Diligence (TDD) teams on project delivery, whilst also responding to internal and external queries with confidence
• Contribute to business development activities, including client engagement, proposal writing, and profile raising.
• Mentor and support junior consultants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team culture.
• Perform technical research, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of sector trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to support project delivery and innovation across the team/department.
• Monitor and manage project KPIs including WIP, HIW, Lock-up, Write-off, and Gross Profit.
• Champion Health & Safety compliance across all project activities.

Skills and Experience

• Degree or MSc in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in environmental consultancy, ideally within the commercial property sector.
• Proven track record of delivering complex environmental projects and managing client relationships.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant environmental legislation and standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and environmental modelling or GIS tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clean driving licence essential

Personal Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential.
• Passionate about the built environment and sustainability.

Environmental Advisor

“Driving Sustainability – Protecting Tomorrow, Today.”

Location: Scotland (with travel and overnight stays as required)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Due to continued growth, our client, a well-established and forward-thinking Civil Engineering Contractor, is seeking an experienced Environmental Advisor to join their dynamic organisation, combining advisory expertise with hands-on implementation.

The successful candidate will become part of an established Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) team, reporting directly to the Environment Manager, and will play a key role in supporting environmental excellence across a wide range of construction projects throughout Scotland.

Our client’s flat structure promotes openness, adaptability, and creative thinking — the perfect environment for motivated problem solvers who care deeply about sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice, support, and training to site delivery teams on all environmental aspects affecting construction operations.
• Monitor and report on energy usage across construction sites and offices, improving data capture to enhance carbon and energy performance.
• Conduct environmental site inspections and communicate findings and recommendations to project teams.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 50001, environmental licences, and permits.
• Support site teams in the development and maintenance of Construction Environmental Management Plans, waste management plans, and aspects/impacts registers.
• Lead initiatives to prevent water pollution, with a strong focus on silt management and sustainable site practices.
• Develop and promote innovative environmental solutions such as renewable energy systems for site operations.
• Liaise with environmental specialists, regulatory authorities, and client representatives.
• Support the preparation of environmental content for tender submissions, bids, and award entries.
• Assist with internal and external audits, assessments, and accreditation processes.
• Design and implement company-wide initiatives to promote environmental awareness and minimise waste.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• You should have previous experience in an Environmental Advisor role, ideally within civil engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, compliance requirements, and best practice standards.
• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Enthusiastic about sustainability and environmental performance improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage confidently at all levels of an organisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home as required.

Training & Development

Our client is committed to supporting professional growth through on-the-job experience, mentoring, and funding for relevant academic and professional qualifications. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your expertise within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement.

On offer is an attractive salary package along with additional benefits.

If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and aspirations, please apply by submitting your most recent CV. For further inquiries, feel free to contact Adam Rahma at , quoting reference J46342.

Environmental Consultants

Worcester (will accept applications from Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, West Oxfordshire)

Permanent, full-time

Competitive Salary

MEL Environmental Solutions Ltd are an established environmental claims management company providing specialist services to the insurance industry in response to environmental claims.

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NSB Recruitment is partnering with one of the UK’s most progressive and forward-thinking environmental consultancies to appoint a Principal EIA Consultant. This is an exciting opportunity to join an independent, values-led business with an excellent reputation for technical quality, collaboration, and sustainability leadership across the environmental planning space.

As Principal EIA Consultant, you will take a leading role in the delivery of high-profile EIA projects for major development and infrastructure clients. Working alongside a well-established team of specialists, you’ll shape project strategies, guide junior colleagues, and help maintain the consultancy’s outstanding record of successful outcomes.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, team-focused environment. You will have genuine influence from early feasibility through to consent, supported by a modern, flexible culture where your voice is heard and your ideas are encouraged.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support EIA projects from initial concept through to submission
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary technical inputs and ensure high-quality deliverables
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, attending meetings and providing confident guidance
• Offer clear, pragmatic advice on environmental planning and consenting issues
• Support day-to-day project management to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Mentor and develop junior team members within a collaborative and supportive setting

About You

• Strong track record in EIA delivery, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent working knowledge of UK planning and consenting processes
• Confident communicator, client-facing and commercially aware
• Team-orientated, supportive and keen to share knowledge
• Ideally chartered, or working towards chartership

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity to join a consultancy that truly values its people. You’ll benefit from a friendly, open culture, flexible working arrangements, and a genuine commitment to your development and wellbeing. Expect interesting, meaningful work, professional autonomy, and an environment that supports a modern work-life balance.

Location: London or Southampton (flexible and hybrid working available)

Benefits: Flexible working, generous holiday allowance, professional development support, and a welcoming, people-first culture.

If this Principal EIA Consultant role is of interest to you, please click apply now below.