Senior Environmental Consultant
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Job Title: Senior Environmental Consultant
Rate: £230 to £290 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Midlands - ideally Birmingham, Nottingham, Telford, or Stafford (remote/hybrid working available)
Type: 12-month contract, hybrid
About the Role:
This is a key opportunity for an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant to play a leading role in the delivery of environmental assessments and strategy for major highways projects across the Midlands. You'll be working in partnership with our client and contributing to the successful delivery of the Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF), supporting environmental outcomes on nationally significant infrastructure.
About the Client:
Our client is a top-tier consultancy delivering critical infrastructure across the UK. As a trusted partner to major public bodies, including Highways, they are committed to sustainability, innovation, and creating long-term value for the communities they serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead environmental input on projects, including DMRB topics such as Biodiversity, Climate, Cultural Heritage, and more.
Oversee and mentor junior consultants, including line management duties.
Coordinate with internal design teams and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
Guide the delivery of EIA and screening reports, scoping documents, and environmental permitting.
Conduct site visits and environmental surveys to support multidisciplinary project teams.
Manage programme delivery, budgets, and resource planning.
Liaise with statutory bodies including the Environment Agency, Natural England, and local authorities.
Ensure health, safety, and environmental best practices are embedded in all activities.
Lead internal and external project meetings and ensure quality deliverables.
What Our Client is Looking For:
A degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
Minimum 6 years of experience in environmental consultancy, with a focus on EIA delivery.
Solid understanding of planning regulations, DMRB, and infrastructure project delivery.
Experience working on highways or transport-related projects.
Project management skills, including budgeting, resourcing, and reporting.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; understanding of noise impacts and waste management is a plus.
Line management or mentoring experience desirable.
Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA).
Valid UK driving licence.
What Our Client Offers:
Flexible and hybrid working options to support your lifestyle.
Career development via a structured progression framework and mentorship.
Generous pension scheme and holiday entitlement (24 days + bank holidays).
Access to a wide range of benefits via a flexible rewards platform (including Cycle2Work, charity giving, gym membership).
Health & wellbeing support: 24/7 GP, dental vouchers, health cash plan.
Social value: 2 paid volunteering days per year and opportunities to support charitable initiatives.
Employee discount portal offering savings across retail, dining, and leisure.
Eligibility:
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments and support will be provided where needed during the recruitment process.
Opportunity for Growth:
You'll be joining a forward-thinking consultancy that values individuality, collaboration, and real-world impact. The team will support your personal and professional development, recognising your contributions and empowering you to lead change in sustainable infrastructure delivery.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, or status.
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- Location:
- Reading
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Consultant, Senior, Environmental