17 Environmental Science jobs in the United Kingdom
Environmental Management System (EMS) Lead
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Environmental Management System (EMS) Lead (Contract) – Reading | 6+ Months
We're collaborating with a prestigious global consultancy that has just secured a significant contract within the water industry . Due to this major win, we're seeking an experienced Environmental Management System (EMS) Lead to join their team in Reading on a minimum 6-month contract , with strong potential for extension.
This pivotal role involves enhancing our client's EMS in response to increasing regulatory scrutiny and a potential future pursuit of ISO 14001 certification . You'll work within the Integrated Management System (IMS) team, reporting to the IMS Manager, to develop and gain approval for a multi-year EMS improvement plan, strengthening its robustness and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scope and execute the internal EMS audit programme, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal performance goals. li>Support the review and development of documented business processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.
- Act as a subject matter expert to help the organisation learn from environmental non-conformances and embed these lessons to prevent recurrence.
- Consolidate and package all work completed during the secondment, ensuring a robust and seamless handover to the incoming permanent EMS Lead.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
- Substantial experience in environmental management systems, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and ISO 14001 principles .
- Proven ability to lead internal audits , develop and refine business processes, and influence organisational learning from non-conformances.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and deliver structured outcomes within a fixed timeframe.
- Experience in the water sector or a similarly regulated industry would be highly advantageous.
- Confidence in acting as a subject matter expert and capable of producing high-quality documentation and handover materials to support continuity and long-term EMS improvement.
For more information, please contact Stephen Tiigah – (url removed)
Environmental Management System (EMS) Lead
Posted 22 days ago
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Environmental Management System (EMS) Lead (Contract) – Reading | 6+ Months
We're collaborating with a prestigious global consultancy that has just secured a significant contract within the water industry . Due to this major win, we're seeking an experienced Environmental Management System (EMS) Lead to join their team in Reading on a minimum 6-month contract , with strong potential for extension.
This pivotal role involves enhancing our client's EMS in response to increasing regulatory scrutiny and a potential future pursuit of ISO 14001 certification . You'll work within the Integrated Management System (IMS) team, reporting to the IMS Manager, to develop and gain approval for a multi-year EMS improvement plan, strengthening its robustness and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Scope and execute the internal EMS audit programme, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal performance goals. li>Support the review and development of documented business processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and permit requirements.
- Act as a subject matter expert to help the organisation learn from environmental non-conformances and embed these lessons to prevent recurrence.
- Consolidate and package all work completed during the secondment, ensuring a robust and seamless handover to the incoming permanent EMS Lead.
Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
- Substantial experience in environmental management systems, with a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and ISO 14001 principles .
- Proven ability to lead internal audits , develop and refine business processes, and influence organisational learning from non-conformances.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and deliver structured outcomes within a fixed timeframe.
- Experience in the water sector or a similarly regulated industry would be highly advantageous.
- Confidence in acting as a subject matter expert and capable of producing high-quality documentation and handover materials to support continuity and long-term EMS improvement.
For more information, please contact Stephen Tiigah – (url removed)
EIA and Environmental Assessment Management Technical Director
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AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. At AtkinsRéalis we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. We have a strong Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ethos.
Our UK Environment Practice is a vibrant network of approximately 700 people providing world class consultancy and advisory services. We care about outcomes for our clients and the unprecedented challenges they face including climate change, social inclusion and rapid urbanisation. The work we do is important and influential: it shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better decisions and to deliver their projects in a world of disruption and change. Great ideas come from great people when they collaborate and this is our core strength. We are looking for an experienced Technical Director to broaden our successful and progressive team of Environmental Consultants throughout the UK.
The team is strongly integrated with our transport, energy, engineering and design businesses. We are currently providing planning and environmental support on major UK projects for clients. These include a number of water companies across the UK including Yorkshire Water and Anglian Water, significant rail projects including Trans Pennine Upgrade for Network Rail and HS2, in addition to major road schemes for National Highways. We continue to expand our presence in the energy and renewables market where we are building on successes with hydrogen generation (for example Hynet at Ellesmere Port), electricity transmission (e.g. National Grid), floating offshore wind (e.g. Flotation Energy) and supporting Nuclear Waste Services.
The position requires a candidate that combines an excellent track record in environmental assessment with experience in directing and delivering a range of infrastructure and development projects with excellent business and people skills.
Objectives:
• Enhance technical leadership, assurance and governance;
• Grow the EIA and Environment Assessment Management team nationally.
• Act as an ambassador for EIA and EAM internally and externally, with a client focus to win and deliver our portfolio.
• Understand and deliver the mission of AtkinsRéalis as a successful and growing business through EIA and EAM
• Identify and employ innovation in developing and applying leading-edge processes and technologies;
• Leverage opportunities to build greater awareness of discipline capabilities and value propositions;
• Ensure service delivery quality maintained / improved (via client feedback);
• Support Professional Head of Discipline (PHoD), Network Chairs and Fellows to promote technical excellence and innovation;
• Promote AtkinsRealis technical capability both internally and externally; and
• Support thought leadership to shape markets, introducing our clients to new ways of thinking.
• Champion the development of skills and capabilities within the EIA and EAM team.
Responsibilities:
• Leading technical capability and development in a specific discipline.
• Work with PHoD and Head of Service Line (HoSL) to ensure resources have the right technical skills to deliver our current and future workload.
• Identify and coordinate discipline resources across regional teams.
• Communicate project and client intelligence to generate business growth and enhanced margins.
• Support strategic Service Line development.
• Lead technical excellence and assurance in 'core' delivery and management.
• Enhance Global Technology Centre (GTC) collaboration, delivery efficiency and technical capability.
• Coordinate specialist inputs to delivery, ensuring 'right first time' is embedded.
• Champion high standards of environmental performance within multidisciplinary engineering projects, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental outcomes.
• Collate and edit information from a range of sources to provide clear, well written reports.
• Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, on time and to budget.
• Lead and support on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team.
• Undertake Continual Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with requirements of chosen professional institute.
• Grow an existing team of environmental professionals across the UK.
• Deliver high quality environmental services direct to clients.
• Manage commercial aspects of commissions and/or projects including governance, fee management activities, together with internal job costings and resource requirements.
• Lead multidisciplinary bid submissions for major infrastructure and development projects.
• Play a key role in generating repeat business and new business opportunities/market opportunities.
• Manage client relationships and service delivery on a project basis in conjunction with other colleagues.
• Take the lead, setting the pace, and monitoring all work executed, at all stages to ensure that an accurate, professional and quality service is delivered to clients.
• Collaborate with the national environmental team and other AtkinsRéalis teams across the UK to provide services and develop new work.
• Manage colleagues, including undertaking performance and development reviews and mentoring/coaching.
Requirements:
• Inspirational 'role model' for staff and an 'ambassador' for AtkinsRealis.
• Subject matter expert in a specific discipline.
• Fellow / Chartered professional.
• Able to identify and deliver value creating skills.
• Able to lead the growth of technical and delivery capability in their own specialism; Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject.
• Chartered for a minimum of 10 years.
• A minimum of 15 years relevant post-graduate experience (ideally within a consultancy environment).
• Demonstrable experience working major infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical expertise.
• Experience of leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.
• Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.
• Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.
• Bring a growth mindset, and ability to see opportunities that will help the business move forward.
Why work for AtkinsRéalis?
We're ranked as one of LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies, where UK professionals want to work and stay once, they join. We've also made the Times Top 50 employers for women.
Our Infrastructure team uses innovation, new approaches and the power of data to help our clients deliver end-to-end projects and programmes for essential future infrastructure. And as the work becomes ever more complex, our employees continue to challenge the status quo.
We're committed to engineering better for people and our planet, from our global Engineering Net-Zero programme to creating social value through EDAROTH community housing. We're proud of our active employee networks creating awareness and allyship for our under-represented groups. Not to mention programmes supporting communities outside AtkinsRéalis, including schools, charities, ex-forces and professionals returning after career breaks.
Security clearance:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
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Environmental Scientist
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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Remediation Engineer to join our team.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of projects while collaborating across various departments. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Please note: Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that candidates reside in Stoke and hold a full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain field equipment for environmental sampling.
- Accurately log soil data and record environmental observations during fieldwork.
- Collect and collate technical site-based data as directed by the Senior Scientist.
- Liaise with site visitors, including regulators and other stakeholders, as required.
- Procure technical consumables and equipment necessary for project execution.
- Actively participate in and contribute to internal and external project meetings.
- Provide support to the Site Manager and Project Manager in their on-site duties.
Qualifications
Essential:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in remediation activities or a related field.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical knowledge of Environmental Permitting Regulations.
- Experience in environmental site assessment, remediation, or related fieldwork.
- Familiarity with site operations and health & safety practices.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Day-to-Day
Your day-to-day activities will involve a mix of fieldwork and office-based tasks. You will be responsible for collecting and analysing environmental data, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth operation of remediation projects. You will also contribute to project meetings and support senior team members in achieving project goals. This role offers variety and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on environmental projects.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of 35,000 per annum.
- Generous holiday allowance to support work-life balance.
- Access to a structured career development path with opportunities for progression.
- Performance-based bonus schemes to reward your contributions.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects.
If you are passionate about environmental remediation and are looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a difference while advancing your career in a thriving and supportive organisation.
Please note: It is essential to reside in Stoke and hold a full UK driving licence to be considered for this role.
How to Apply
Send your CV to Ruby Evans at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss further.
Environmental Scientist
Posted 19 days ago
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Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Remediation Engineer to join our team.The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth execution of projects while collaborating across various departments. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to grow their career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Please note: Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that candidates reside in Stoke and hold a full UK driving licence.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain field equipment for environmental sampling.
- Accurately log soil data and record environmental observations during fieldwork.
- Collect and collate technical site-based data as directed by the Senior Scientist.
- Liaise with site visitors, including regulators and other stakeholders, as required.
- Procure technical consumables and equipment necessary for project execution.
- Actively participate in and contribute to internal and external project meetings.
- Provide support to the Site Manager and Project Manager in their on-site duties.
Qualifications
Essential:
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in remediation activities or a related field.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical knowledge of Environmental Permitting Regulations.
- Experience in environmental site assessment, remediation, or related fieldwork.
- Familiarity with site operations and health & safety practices.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team.
Day-to-Day
Your day-to-day activities will involve a mix of fieldwork and office-based tasks. You will be responsible for collecting and analysing environmental data, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring the smooth operation of remediation projects. You will also contribute to project meetings and support senior team members in achieving project goals. This role offers variety and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on environmental projects.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of 35,000 per annum.
- Generous holiday allowance to support work-life balance.
- Access to a structured career development path with opportunities for progression.
- Performance-based bonus schemes to reward your contributions.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects.
If you are passionate about environmental remediation and are looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward, we encourage you to apply. Join us in making a difference while advancing your career in a thriving and supportive organisation.
Please note: It is essential to reside in Stoke and hold a full UK driving licence to be considered for this role.
How to Apply
Send your CV to Ruby Evans at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to discuss further.
Environmental Scientist
Posted 11 days ago
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We're looking for an experienced Environmental Scientist to contribute to EIARs, assessments, and planning applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft environmental reports and technical appendices.
Assist with baseline environmental data collection.
Coordinate with internal specialists and external clients.
Support planning and regulatory submissions.
Requirements:
3–5 years of experience in an environmental consultancy.
Strong understanding of Irish environmental legislation and EIA process.
Degree in environmental science, geology, planning, or related field.
Experience preparing content for EIARs or environmental reports.
Full, clean Irish/EU driving license.
Benefits:
Competitive salary reflective of experience.
Flexible working hours and locations.
Health and insurance benefits.
Pension scheme with employer match.
Funded CPD and training.
Structured career development.
Paid leave and wellness support.
Coverage of membership costs.
Varied projects in infrastructure and energy.
Environmental Scientist
Posted 11 days ago
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We're looking for an experienced Environmental Scientist to contribute to EIARs, assessments, and planning applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft environmental reports and technical appendices.
Assist with baseline environmental data collection.
Coordinate with internal specialists and external clients.
Support planning and regulatory submissions.
Requirements:
3–5 years of experience in an environmental consultancy.
Strong understanding of Irish environmental legislation and EIA process.
Degree in environmental science, geology, planning, or related field.
Experience preparing content for EIARs or environmental reports.
Full, clean Irish/EU driving license.
Benefits:
Competitive salary reflective of experience.
Flexible working hours and locations.
Health and insurance benefits.
Pension scheme with employer match.
Funded CPD and training.
Structured career development.
Paid leave and wellness support.
Coverage of membership costs.
Varied projects in infrastructure and energy.
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Graduate Environmental Scientist
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Job title: Graduate Environmental Scientist
Salary: (phone number removed)
Location: Stoke on Trent
No previous Experience required
Are you a recent Environmental Science graduate eager to kickstart your career in a dynamic and professional environment? We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join an award-winning team of environmental scientists. This graduate opportunity offers an excellent chance to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow within a supportive organisation while contributing to impactful, environmentally focused projects.
Key Responsibilities:As a Graduate Environmental Scientist, you will:
- Assist in the execution and management of environmental projects in various sectors.
- Conduct fieldwork, including environmental sampling, monitoring, and assessments.
- Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to support research and decision-making processes.
- Prepare technical reports, compliance documentation, and environmental impact assessments (EIAs).
- Develop and implement GIS-based spatial analysis and mapping for environmental projects.
- Support risk assessments and mitigation planning for environmental and sustainability issues.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project deliverables align with technical specifications.
- Assist with environmental audits, inspections, and monitoring programmes.
- Learn and apply industry-specific tools and software for environmental modelling and analysis.
- Provide administrative and data management support, including data validation and maintenance of databases.
- Adhere to local, national, and international environmental regulations and reporting standards.
- Liaise with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, under supervision.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative sustainability solutions.
Required Qualifications/attributes:To thrive in this graduate environmental scientist role, you should possess:
- A degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering or a related discipline. Advanced coursework or certifications (GIS, environmental risk assessment, etc.) are a plus.
- Proficiency with technical tools, such as GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS), environmental monitoring instrumentation
- Strong analytical and organisational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Technical writing skills with the ability to draft clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Located in or near Stoke on Trent
- Full UK driving licence
- Full right permanently to work in the UK
Company Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation graduate environmental scientist salary (phone number removed)
- Industry Training: Exposure to cutting-edge tools and mentorship
- Career progression
- Technical Development
- Professional Certifications
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid/remote work opportunities.
- Wellness Initiatives
- Generous pension scheme & holiday allowance
If you think you fit this criteria and are interested in this graduate environmental scientist position, please get in touch now!
Interested in this or other geotechnical/geoenvironmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Graduate Environmental Scientist
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Position: Graduate Environmental Scientist
Location: Swansea
Salary: (phone number removed)
No previous experience required!
Have you recently completed an environmental degree and looking for the chance to get your first job in the industry? Please read below:
This is a brand new opportunity to start your career as a graduate environmental scientist with a ground investigation and remediation specialist company, who can offer close support and one to one training, where you will be working with the Swansea team on a wide range of exciting contaminated land projects. You will have a key role in this company, who work hard to de-contaminated sites, restoring land to make it environmentally friendly.
Graduate Environmental Scientist package:
* Competitive graduate salary (phone number removed)
* Fantastic pension scheme
* Flexible benefits
* Full training from chartered engineers
* Career progression
* Balanced split between site and office work
* Swansea office
We are looking for a graduate environmental scientist, who must be eager to learn and be happy with working on site and in an office and looking to grow within a top ground engineering team of consultants.If you are successful, you will be joining a land restoration consultancy where you can fulfil your potential and gain hands on experience, with a chance of gaining interpretive report writing skills. This graduate environmental opportunity offers a wide range of ground investigation projects, working with experienced geologists and chartered engineers.
To be considered for this graduate environmental science position:
* Environmental Science or similar degree
* Full driving licence
* Located in or around Swansea
* Full right to permanently work in the UK
This job will be in popular demand, if this graduate environmental scientist opportunity is of interest, please get in touch now!
Interested in this or other geotechnical/geoenvironmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.
Graduate Environmental Scientist
Posted 17 days ago
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Position: Graduate Environmental Scientist
Location: Swansea
Salary: (phone number removed)
No previous experience required!
Have you recently completed an environmental degree and looking for the chance to get your first job in the industry? Please read below:
This is a brand new opportunity to start your career as a graduate environmental scientist with a ground investigation and remediation specialist company, who can offer close support and one to one training, where you will be working with the Swansea team on a wide range of exciting contaminated land projects. You will have a key role in this company, who work hard to de-contaminated sites, restoring land to make it environmentally friendly.
Graduate Environmental Scientist package:
* Competitive graduate salary (phone number removed)
* Fantastic pension scheme
* Flexible benefits
* Full training from chartered engineers
* Career progression
* Balanced split between site and office work
* Swansea office
We are looking for a graduate environmental scientist, who must be eager to learn and be happy with working on site and in an office and looking to grow within a top ground engineering team of consultants.If you are successful, you will be joining a land restoration consultancy where you can fulfil your potential and gain hands on experience, with a chance of gaining interpretive report writing skills. This graduate environmental opportunity offers a wide range of ground investigation projects, working with experienced geologists and chartered engineers.
To be considered for this graduate environmental science position:
* Environmental Science or similar degree
* Full driving licence
* Located in or around Swansea
* Full right to permanently work in the UK
This job will be in popular demand, if this graduate environmental scientist opportunity is of interest, please get in touch now!
Interested in this or other geotechnical/geoenvironmental roles? Please do not hesitate to contact Joel Bullen on (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website. This is a permanent role.Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.