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Company Description\n\nAssystem is an independent international engineering and project management company with a strong track record delivering complex, regulated infrastructure projects across the energy, infrastructure and defence sectors. With over 55 years’ experience, Assystem supports clients throughout the full project lifecycle, from strategy and design through to construction, commissioning and operation.\n\nWithin Assystem, the Environment, Consents & Engagement (ECE) Practice provides specialist environmental, sustainability and stakeholder expertise to major projects across the UK. The team supports clients in securing and maintaining environmental consents, managing environmental risk and ensuring compliance during construction, while also helping to integrate sustainability requirements into project delivery in a practical and proportionate way.\n\nAssystem is currently supporting the delivery of High Speed 2, one of the UK’s most significant transport infrastructure projects.\n\nJob Description\n\nWe’re looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences, and consents throughout the construction of HS2.

In this role, you’ll help safeguard the environment while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to continuously enhance environmental performance across the project.\n\nHS2 offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes, shaping the future of sustainable transport, driving innovation in environmental management, and leaving a lasting legacy through low-carbon construction and large-scale environmental enhancement.\n\nUndertaking site inspections of work areas and relaying observations and/or reporting environmental issues where necessary, as well as advising on remedial actions\nProvision of written and verbal advice on environment legislation, permits, and environmental planning constraints for all activities onsite\nSupport compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate substantiation of environmental protection equipment\nGather and collate environmental performance information on activities\nProduce, review and update various Management Plans to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and project requirements \nSupport the delivery of environmental training\nSupport for the self-assessment and internal audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable legislation, processes and procedures and environmental best practice\nSupport the management of specialist disciplines as required on project such as ecology, N&V, air quality, land quality, waste and water Here’s what you’ll need:\n\nProven experience leading environmental management initiatives, with a strong grasp of UK legislation and best practice across construction or industrial settings\n\nConfident self-starter who communicates clearly, builds relationships easily, and can influence stakeholders at all levels\n\nHands-on experience implementing and maintaining Environmental Management Systems aligned with BS EN ISO 14001:2015 standards\n\nHighly organised and adaptable, able to prioritise effectively in fast-paced, complex project environments\n\nAdditional advantage if you bring experience from high-hazard industries, alongside an understanding of CDM Regulations and client–contractor responsibilities\n\nQualifications\n\nDegree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or engineering/science related discipline\nChartered status or membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP, CIEEM)\n\nAdditional Information\n\nBenefits include:\n\nPension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)\n25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days\nProfessional fees reimbursed\nFlexible working\nEmployee referral schemeWe are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions.

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