Environmental Consultant in Bristol

We are seeking Environmental Consultants of varying experience levels to provide specialist environmental assessment and management advice to programmes operating within highly regulated environments. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients such as the MOD, Prime Contractors, and Defence and Civil partners. You will deliver specialist environmental guidance, support hazard analysis, and risk evaluation, and contribute to the delivery of compliant and sustainable capabilities across both Defence and Civil sectors.

The role requires a strong blend of experience and understanding of environmental management processes, procedures, and practices, self-motivation, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to influence outcomes across the project lifecycle. This role is ideal for a highly motivated candidate, able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team as required. As a confident communicator you should be capable of engaging with, and influencing, stakeholders at all levels. You will also demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to continuous learning, with a drive to deliver quality outcomes and support the development of others.

• Provide specialist environmental management planning and management system advice to MOD, prime contractors, and Defence and Civil stakeholders across a wide variety of programmes.
• Work proactively with multidisciplinary project delivery teams on complex projects to ensure environmental risks and opportunities are identified, communicated, and managed.
• Support the development and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems and associated tasks e.g., Environmental Impact Assessment and reporting and Environmental Management Planning.
• Develop and critically review key artefacts such as Environmental Management Plans, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports, Legislation Compliance Registers, and Environmental Case Reports.
• Accurately assess compliance with relevant environmental legislation for complex programmes including analysis of Hazardous Substances and Restricted Material (HSRM) data.
• Ensure that all environmental decisions are made with reference to the relevant Regulation, Legislation, and/or policy to underpin safe, sustainable, and cost-effective in-service capability.
• Provide direction and assurance on environmental management methodologies, processes, tools, and leading practices.
• Provide effective Subject Matter Expert support and guidance to a range of customers.

• Mentor and support other consultants where required, fostering capability development and professional growth within the team.
• Contribute to recruitment and company events as required.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring requirements and objectives are clearly understood and delivered.
• Represent the organisation at various environmental forums; working groups, stakeholder meetings, assurance boards etc. as required by the customer.
• Support business development through the preparation of technical inputs to bids, proposals, and customer presentations.

• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and regulatory expectations.
• Support internal assurance activities, audits, and process reviews as required.
• Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and professional excellence across all projects.
• Champion leading practice, continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and improvement of internal standards, processes, and frameworks.

• Degree level (Bachelors or above) qualification in a science, engineering, or environmental discipline.
• Membership of a relevant Environmental Institute (ISEP, IES etc.)
• Evidence of commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD) in the Environmental discipline.
• Training/qualification(s) in specific environmental related discipline(s) e.g., NEBOSH/IOSH, BREEAM, NetZero, Carbon Accounting, Hazardous Substances Management, Sustainable Procurement, Sustainable Development, EIA etc.
• Have, or are working towards, Practitioner level professional registration with a recognised body (e.g. PISEP).
• Have, or are working towards relevant Chartership e.g., CEnv/CSci with a recognised, relevant Environmental Professional Body / Institute (e.g. CIEEM).

• Strong understanding of environmental legislation, regulation, policy, and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong writing and presentation abilities.
• Analytical and pragmatic problem-solving approach, with attention to detail and risk awareness.
• Ability to be proactive and reactive to deadlines, especially in relation to project and proposal delivery.
• Ability to contribute to bids, tenders, and technical proposals.

• Experience in environmental management and practical knowledge of implementing, maintaining, and improving Environmental Management Systems (EMS); ISO 14001 or sector specific equivalent.
• Strong understanding and experience of the application of environmental management principles, processes, and techniques required to implement and maintain an effective EMS.
• Experience delivering environmental/sustainability projects within high-integrity industries (defence, aerospace, transport, nuclear, etc.).
• Proven expertise in environmental safety such as delivering environmental impact assessments, environmental management systems, environmental management planning, application of environmental requirements etc.
• Consultancy experience; notably experience working within the UK Defence sector, preferably in the MOD, DE&S, or Defence industry programmes.
• Experience in a client facing role, providing advice direct to clients and other stakeholders.
• Experience implementing and maintaining Defence specific Environmental Management Systems in accordance with ASEMS POEMS.
• Working knowledge of Defence Environmental Policy and experience implementing these within an EMS.
• Experience working with Front Line Commands (Air/Land/Maritime), user communities, or operational stakeholders.
• Experience of working the civil air environment.
• Knowledge of related disciplines such as system safety, certification, and human factors.

Some projects delivered under this role involve access to information protected by specific UK Government security caveats, including UK Eyes Only or 5EYES material. Access to such information is determined solely by the relevant security authorities and contractual obligations. As a result, eligibility for certain tasks may be restricted to individuals who meet the security vetting requirements applicable to those projects. Where these restrictions apply, the organisation must follow the formal guidance issued by the UK security authorities, which may limit access for individuals who do not meet the required nationality or clearance conditions. This does not reflect on a candidate's skills or suitability for employment more broadly; it is a mandatory compliance requirement connected to specific customer contracts. All candidates are encouraged to apply, and suitability for particular projects will be assessed in line with the official security framework. Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC as a minimum; DV may be required depending on programme).