At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow an Environmental Consultancy, driving innovative, nature-based solutions.
- Company: Join a purpose-led organisation committed to sustainability and inclusiveness.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real environmental impact.
- Other info: A rare opportunity to lead a successful consultancy in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of environmental consultancy while leading high-performing teams.
- Qualifications: Degree-qualified with strong leadership and commercial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 £ per year.
Lead the Future of Environmental Consultancy. We're looking for an exceptional Director of Environmental Consultancy to lead and grow an Environmental Consultancy and Solutions by Nature businesses. 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.
Director of Environmental Consultancy employer: Allen & York
Allen & York is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the field of environmental consultancy. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects across the globe while mentoring junior staff, all within the vibrant city of London. The attractive salary and benefits package, combined with the chance to engage in meaningful international work, make this role a rewarding choice for those passionate about environmental sustainability.
