At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow an innovative Environmental Consultancy, shaping strategy and delivering impactful solutions.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking consultancy committed to environmental excellence and inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and the chance to make a real difference in the environment.
- Other info: This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of environmental consultancy.
- Why this job: Be a key player in driving sustainable growth and leading multidisciplinary teams for a better future.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in environmental services, strong commercial acumen, and a relevant degree.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
We're looking for an exceptional Director of Environmental Consultancy to lead and grow an Environmental Consultancy and Solutions by Nature business. This is a career‑defining opportunity to shape strategy, drive commercial success, and deliver innovative, nature‑based solutions across the water and critical infrastructure sectors, all while making a meaningful environmental impact.
The Role
As a key senior leader, you will take full ownership of strategy, performance, and delivery, with P&L responsibility across the business. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, and position our environmental services at the forefront of the industry, advancing nature‑based solutions, environmental net gain and integrated consultancy services.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leadership & Culture
- Inspire and lead high‑performing teams, promoting a culture of safety, inclusion and excellence
- Develop and mentor senior leaders and technical specialists
- Build capability, succession and long‑term talent strength
- Business & Financial Leadership
- Own full P&L responsibility, driving performance and sustainable growth
- Lead financial planning, forecasting and resource strategy
- Ensure operational efficiency and strong commercial outcomes
- Strategy, Growth & Clients
- Define and deliver growth strategies across environmental consultancy and nature‑based solutions
- Build and maintain senior client relationships
- Lead on major bids, frameworks and new service development
- Delivery Excellence
- Ensure safe, high‑quality and commercially robust project delivery
- Oversee governance, risk management and performance improvement
- Collaborate across Binnies and the wider RSK Group to deliver integrated solutions
What We’re Looking For
- A collaborative and inspiring leader who brings people together
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering results
- Experience leading multi‑disciplinary environmental services and programmes
- A confident communicator who builds trusted client relationships
- Resilient, solutions‑focused and decisive in complex environments
- Degree‑qualified in a relevant discipline and Chartered status (or equivalent)
This is a rare opportunity to lead and grow a highly successful consultancy. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age or whether they have a disability.
Director of Environmental Consultancy employer: Allen & York
Join a dynamic and growing international EPC contractor based in London, where you will have the opportunity to lead impactful environmental and social initiatives across high-value infrastructure projects. Our hybrid work culture promotes flexibility and collaboration, while our commitment to employee growth ensures you will have access to diverse training and development opportunities. With a focus on sustainability and inclusiveness, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that values your contributions and fosters meaningful change in communities worldwide.
