Senior Environmental Consultant - Penguin Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Senior Environmental Consultant

£45,000 - £55,000

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Are you ready to play a key role in the future of sustainable energy? We are looking for a talented Senior Environmental Consultant to join a growing team, with flexible working options across multiple UK locations, including Manchester, London, or Bristol.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will be responsible for identifying project opportunities, managing large environmental management projects, and providing environmental and social due diligence across the EMEA region. You will lead impactful projects, build strong relationships with clients, and mentor less experienced team members, all while working in a hybrid model.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the pursuit, delivery, and management of environmental services across large projects in EMEA.
• Conduct environmental and social due diligence for projects across the region.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders within client organisations to expand business opportunities.
• Collaborate with regional teams in Europe, Middle East, and Africa to deliver environmental services.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering growth and development within the team.
• Provide advisory support on planning and permitting for projects in the UK and Continental Europe, including scope and delivery of EPR applications and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs).
• Manage the interface between engineering and third-party permitting contractors, ensuring project schedules and permitting support are aligned.
• Conduct Environmental and Social Due Diligence in line with GIIP (e.g., EP, IFC PS, WB EHS Guidelines).

What You Will Need:

• A Bachelor's Degree (preferably a Master's) in Environmental Management or Environmental Engineering.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience managing and delivering international environmental and social impact assessments (ESIAs) in line with industry standards.
• International Finance Institution (IFI) or Lender experience.
• Extensive experience across the project lifecycle (due diligence, site selection, environmental appraisals, closure plans, and rehabilitation).
• Proven experience in preparing EIA reports, IFC PS ESIAs, and other environmental documentation.
• Well-developed project management skills and a strong track record in technical and project delivery.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model with the flexibility to work from home.
• Opportunities to work on innovative, sustainable projects across the energy transition and clean energy sectors.
• Career growth opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven organisation.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your CV to or call Callum .