Job Title: Senior Environmental Consultant
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Location: On-site at a major pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Merseyside (with some hybrid flexibility)
About the Opportunity
Total Staff are recruiting for a Senior Environmental Consultant to work embedded on-site with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is an exceptional role for someone who wants to step beyond external consultancy and genuinely see their recommendations turn into real, measurable change across a complex, multi‑discipline operation.
You’ll be supporting the site's HSEQ/ESG leadership, driving environmental performance, helping them deliver their Net Zero ambitions, and supporting waste‑reduction, sustainability, and compliance objectives across the entire manufacturing lifecycle.
It’s a hands‑on, high‑impact position with visibility across production, engineering, laboratories, utilities, and waste streams – ideal for someone who wants to be involved, influential, and fully integrated into a business rather than advising from a distance.
Backing you all the way will be a specialist environmental consultancy, offering full training, professional development, accreditations, and long‑term growth opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
* Environmental Strategy & Delivery
o Support delivery of the site’s environmental strategy, sustainability roadmap, and 5‑year environmental improvement plan
o Work closely with internal HSEQ/ESG teams to progress Net Zero and carbon‑reduction initiatives
o Lead or support environmental projects related to energy efficiency, emissions, water usage, chemical handling, and waste minimisation
o Monitor performance against environmental KPIs, targets, and regulatory obligations
* Operational Environmental Support
o Provide hands‑on support across production, engineering, and facilities teams to ensure environmental best practice is consistently applied
o Oversee waste management streams, segregation compliance, reduction plans, and supplier performance
o Participate in site walk‑arounds, inspections, audits, and root‑cause investigations
o Ensure environmental controls meet pharmaceutical‑sector standards, SOPs, and legal requirements
* Compliance & Reporting
o Support the maintenance of ISO14001 or other relevant management systems
o Prepare environmental reports, assessments, and evidence for audits
o Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions, and regulatory submissions
o Maintain accurate records and ensure full audit trails
* Culture & Stakeholder Engagement
o Build strong relationships across departments to influence behaviours and improve environmental performance
o Deliver toolbox talks, awareness sessions, and staff engagement around sustainability and waste reduction
o Act as a visible on‑site presence – supporting, advising, and “hand‑holding” teams through change
o Champion environmental responsibility throughout all levels of the business
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience as an Environmental Consultant, Environmental Officer, Sustainability Advisor, or similar
* Strong understanding of environmental legislation, compliance, and management systems
* Experience supporting carbon, waste, or resource‑efficiency projects
* Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from shop‑floor teams to senior management
* Comfortable working on‑site in a fast‑moving manufacturing or industrial setting
* Proactive, positive, and passionate about making a real impact
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Ideally degree‑qualified in an environmental discipline, though experience is key
What’s On Offer
* £35,000 – £40,000 salary
* A rare chance to work on site and actually see outcomes from your work
* Flexible hybrid working – but primarily on‑site so you can properly support the operation
* Full training and professional development provided
* Support from a well‑established environmental consultancy
* Opportunity to shape environmental performance across a major pharmaceutical facility
* Long‑term progression and skill‑building in a highly regulated, high‑profile sector
Why This Role Is Different
Most consultancy roles mean advising from a distance. This is the opposite. You’ll be embedded, influencing real decisions, walking the shop floor, tackling challenges with the team, and seeing your work come to life – from waste improvements to carbon reductions to long‑term site‑wide sustainability initiatives.
If you’re driven, impactful, and passionate about environmental improvement, this is a genuinely career‑defining opportunity.
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