Senior Environmental Consultant

Ocean to Earth Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a progressive and expanding environmental consultancy in their search for a Senior Environmental Consultant.

This is a particularly exciting moment to join the business. As they continue to grow, they are looking for someone who can not only deliver excellent technical work, but also play a key role in shaping projects, supporting colleagues, and contributing to the future direction of the team.

For the right person, this is a genuine step forward—offering greater influence, variety, and the chance to see the real-world impact of your work.

The opportunity

Our client has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality environmental planning services across both the public and private sectors. Their work spans:

• Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)

• Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA), including nutrient neutrality

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

They work with a diverse client base including local authorities, statutory bodies, landowners, and developers, contributing to projects that shape how places evolve and grow sustainably.

Joining a small, collaborative, and expanding team, you will have the opportunity to be involved at every stage of projects—bringing both technical expertise and strategic insight.

The role

As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will take on a varied and influential position within the team. Responsibilities include:

• Undertaking site assessments and technical analysis

• Producing and contributing to high-quality environmental reports

• Acting as a key point of client liaison

• Collaborating with colleagues and attending client and stakeholder meetings

• Providing guidance and support to junior team members

• Supporting business development, including bid writing

About you

We are keen to speak with candidates who are both technically strong and motivated to grow their influence within a consultancy environment.

• Degree (and ideally MSc) in environmental science or a related discipline

• 3+ years’ professional experience in a relevant role

• Strong knowledge of UK environmental planning legislation and policy

• Demonstrable experience producing reports for public consultation

• Membership/Chartership with IEMA or equivalent

• Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

• Experience using GIS software (ArcGIS)

• Broader exposure across environmental disciplines

• Involvement in business development or bid preparation

Why consider this role

What sets this opportunity apart is the balance it offers: the support and culture of a people-focused consultancy, alongside the scope to make a visible and lasting contribution.

You won’t be a small cog in a large machine—your input will be recognised, your development supported, and your work will directly influence both project outcomes and team growth.

What’s on offer

Our client places real emphasis on wellbeing, flexibility, and long-term development:

• Salary: £35,000 – £45,000, depending on experience

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• 31 days annual leave plus your birthday off

• Established TOIL system

• IEMA membership and dedicated CPD budget

• Contributory pension

• Optional private healthcare

• Access to a Mental Health First Aider

• A supportive, collaborative working environment

Additional information

• Full-time preferred; part-time considered

• Hybrid working available

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

If you’re looking for a role where you can step up, broaden your impact, and contribute to meaningful environmental work, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Apply via Ocean to Earth Recruitment or get in touch for a confidential discussion.