Environmental Consultant

• Provide start-to-end project management for environmental claims projects from inception to completion, with assistance from the Regional Manager.
• Manage project budgeting and invoicing, ensuring deadlines and targets are met in line with client service level agreements.
• Gather robust fieldwork data and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Work with our inhouse Contracting division to oversee subcontractors and remediation operatives throughout project delivery.
• Monitor project progress and ensure all milestones and deliverables are achieved.

• Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations. 
• Complete factual and interpretative Preliminary Risk Assessments (desk-based and intrusive) with assistance from the regions Principal Consultant.
• Develop towards writing technically sound and commercially focused proposals, scopes, and reports.
• Undertake environmental risk assessments in accordance with current legislation and best practice.
• Ensure all technical work meets required standards and client expectations.

• Maintain project communication on technical and commercial levels with a diverse range of clients, regulators, and site owners.
• Build and develop strong client relationships through professional and responsive service.
• Interact effectively with clients and the public, representing the company professionally.

• Observe all health, safety and environment rules and procedures.
• Ensure all projects are fully compliant with current and emerging environmental legislation, with assistance from inhouse Contracting division and Regional Managers.
• Maintain accurate and complete project documentation and records.
• Follow company procedures and industry best practices at all times.

• Support junior team members in their professional development.
• Share knowledge and expertise to strengthen the wider team capability.

• Minimum 2 years of proven experience as an Environmental Consultant.
• Insight into Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment.
• Demonstrated experience completing factual and interpretative Preliminary Risk Assessments (desk-based and intrusive).
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering or natural science related discipline (e.g., Geology, Environmental Science, Physical Geography).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Understanding of current and emerging environmental legislation.
• Excellent organisational, time-management, analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and written skills, with the confidence to interact effectively with clients and the public.
• Self-starting ability with problem-solving skills and sound judgement.

• Experience in insurance-related environmental work.
• Background in contaminated land assessment and remediation.

• Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days, increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance (2x annual salary).
• Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme.

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