Senior Environmental Consultant in Suffolk

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our client based in Suffolk on a permanent basis. You'll be joining our Highways Division - as the UK's number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our expanding team of environmental specialists. You will work collaboratively with design, construction, & operational teams to enable the delivery of essential infrastructure services across the UK. You will provide a broad range of desk- and site-based consultancy services across a growing portfolio of exciting contracts, whilst supporting the development of new service offerings.

Expect to work alongside engineers and specialists, offering guidance to ensure compliance and well-rounded design development. Your role will involve identifying opportunities for improvement through carbon, biodiversity net gain, and sustainability evaluations. Take technical ownership by preparing and reviewing reports and project documentation and managing complex and large scale projects using resources within the team.

You will play a part in drafting fee proposals, managing time allocation, and achieving utilisation targets. Engage directly with statutory regulators, consultees, and stakeholders to address environmental constraints and explore opportunities. Line manages members of the team and take an active role in mentoring graduates, contributing to the growth and performance of the Environmental Technical Team.

What you'll bring:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role with a proven track record of effectively supporting clients to environmental risks and opportunities.
• Sound understanding of UK environmental legislation and guidance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and the expectations of design & operational teams through effective communication.
• Valid UK driving license and prepared to work from office locations regularly, travel across the UK to client offices / sites. You may also stay away from home for short periods.
• Chartered (or pursuing chartership) with a relevant professional industry body.
• Knowledge or experience in sustainability, carbon, or biodiversity assessments.
• At least 5 years of operational experience in construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven ability to collaborate with clients, planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Skills in desk research, data handling, report writing and reviewing, and project management.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include:

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Personal Accident Cover

Please note: Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. We'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction. Hybrid working available.