Department: Consulting
Location: Newmarket
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum, based on experience
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our growing Consulting Division in Newmarket. This role supports the Principal Consultant by providing cradle-to-grave project management for environmental projects, including fieldwork data gathering, remedial scope design, risk assessment, reporting, and invoicing.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide start-to-end project management for environmental claims projects from inception to completion, with assistance from the Regional Manager.
* Manage project budgeting and invoicing, ensuring deadlines and targets are met in line with client service level agreements.
* Gather robust fieldwork data and ensure quality standards are maintained.
* Work with our in‑house Contracting division to oversee subcontractors and remediation operatives throughout project delivery.
* Monitor project progress and ensure all milestones and deliverables are achieved.
* Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Investigations.
* Complete factual and interpretative Preliminary Risk Assessments (desk‑based and intrusive) with assistance from the Regional Principal Consultant.
* Develop technically sound and commercially focused proposals, scopes, and reports.
* Undertake environmental risk assessments in accordance with current legislation and best practice.
* Ensure all technical work meets required standards and client expectations.
* Maintain project communication on technical and commercial levels with clients, regulators, and site owners.
* Build and develop strong client relationships through professional and responsive service.
* Interact effectively with clients and the public, representing the company professionally.
* Observe all health, safety and environmental rules and procedures.
* Ensure all projects are fully compliant with current and emerging environmental legislation.
* Maintain accurate and complete project documentation and records.
* Follow company procedures and industry best practices at all times.
* Support junior team members in their professional development.
* Share knowledge and expertise to strengthen the wider team capability.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential requirements:
* Minimum 2 years of proven experience as an Environmental Consultant.
* Insight into Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment.
* Experience completing factual and interpretative Preliminary Risk Assessments (desk‑based and intrusive).
* Degree‑level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering or natural science related discipline (e.g., Geology, Environmental Science, Physical Geography).
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
* Understanding of current and emerging environmental legislation.
* Excellent organisational, time‑management, analytical and numerical skills with strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and written skills, with confidence to interact effectively with clients and the public.
* Self‑starting ability with problem‑solving skills and sound judgement.
* Desirable:
* Experience in insurance‑related environmental work.
* Background in contaminated land assessment and remediation.
What We're Looking For
We seek a technically competent Environmental Consultant who can manage complex projects independently while collaborating with our team. The successful candidate will have experience in environmental site assessment, proven client relationship skills, and the ability to deliver high‑quality technical work.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary of £30,000 - £34,000 per annum and the following benefits:
* Holiday entitlement starting at 20 days, increasing with service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.
* Company pension scheme.
* Life insurance (2x annual salary).
* Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme.
SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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