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We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences, and consents throughout the construction of HS2. In this role, you’ll help safeguard the environment while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to continuously enhance environmental performance across the project. HS2 offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes, shaping the future of sustainable transport, driving innovation in environmental management, and leaving a lasting legacy through low-carbon construction and large-scale environmental enhancement.
Job Responsibility:
Undertaking site inspections of work areas and relaying observations and/or reporting environmental issues where necessary, as well as advising on remedial actions
Provision of written and verbal advice on environment legislation, permits, and environmental planning constraints for all activities onsite
Support compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate substantiation of environmental protection equipment
Gather and collate environmental performance information on activities
Produce, review and update various Management Plans to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and project requirements
Support the delivery of environmental training
Support for the self-assessment and internal audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable legislation, processes and procedures and environmental best practice
Support the management of specialist disciplines as required on project such as ecology, N&V, air quality, land quality, waste and water
Requirements:
Proven experience leading environmental management initiatives, with a strong grasp of UK legislation and best practice across construction or industrial settings
Confident self-starter who communicates clearly, builds relationships easily, and can influence stakeholders at all levels
Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Environmental Management Systems aligned with BS EN ISO 14001:2015 standards
Highly organised and adaptable, able to prioritise effectively in fast-paced, complex project environments
Additional advantage if you bring experience from high-hazard industries, alongside an understanding of CDM Regulations and client–contractor responsibilities
Degree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or engineering/science related discipline
Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP, CIEEM)
Nice to have:
Experience from high-hazard industries
Understanding of CDM Regulations and client–contractor responsibilities
What we offer:
Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution)
25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days