Your new company

My client partners with their clients to make sure that environmental regulations, legislation, and goals are met. They have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Environmental Consultant to join their dynamic team.

They have a vibrant team based in Sheffield, but have teams across the UK with an exceptional flexible working policy.

Your new role

Based within the advisory team, you will develop and nurture your own client accounts and oversee delivery, providing environmental guidance and support for them to maintain compliance with legislation and enhance their environmental performance. This will include carrying out audits, applying for permits and licenses, advising on legislation, producing environmental procedures and documentation, and often act as the client’s Environmental Manager.

• Implementing, maintaining and/or auditing Environmental Management Systems to ISO14001 standards
• Environmental permitting, including preparing and submitting applications to the regulatory bodies
• Consultation and engagement with regulatory bodies (i.e. Local Authorities, Environment Agency)
• Carrying out environmental audits, including legal compliance
• Understanding UK and European environmental legislation and how this translates to clients
• Working knowledge of the construction, food and drink and manufacturing sectors
• Working with clients to identify cost effective ways to minimise waste and adopt sustainable solutions
• Problem solving and successfully managing projects to a conclusion within defined deadlines
• BREEAM, Construction Environmental Management Plans and CL:AIRE Materials Management Plans
• Delivery of accredited and non-accredited environmental training courses
• Business development experience and accountability of delivering work in line with business plan targets

What you'll need to succeed

The position requires a wide range of skills including, but not limited to the following:

• Good organisational and time management skills with experience of managing projects
• Excellent communication skills for effective cross-company liaison
• Keen and eager attitude toward development

• A relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree in environmental science or equivalent
• Membership with IEMA or equivalent
• Full, clean UK driving licence

Experience:

• Implementing, maintaining and/or auditing Environmental Management Systems to ISO14001 standards
• Environmental Permitting including preparing and submitting applications to the regulatory bodies
• Understanding UK and European environmental legislation and how this translates to clients
• Working with clients to identify cost effective ways to minimise waste and adopt sustainable solutions
• Preparing reports and documents
• Problem solving and successfully managing projects to a conclusion within defined deadlines

• Consultation and engagement with regulatory bodies (i.e. Local Authorities, Environment Agency)
• Carrying out environmental audits including, legal compliance
• Carrying out environmental inspections and audits, including legal compliance
• Working knowledge of the construction, food and drink, manufacturing and healthcare sectors
• BREEAM, Construction Environmental Management Plans and CL:AIRE Materials Management Plans
• Delivery of accredited and non-accredited environmental training courses

What you'll get in return

• £26-£34k DOE
• Flexible working / Remote options available
• Structured career development pathways

• Access to an employee perk scheme
• Commitment to supporting the causes which are important to employees
• Investment in professional development and accreditation
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Free winter flu jab

What you need to do now
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