Job Title: Environmental Consultant
Location: Cambridge
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy in their search for a proactive and enthusiastic Environmental Consultant to join their Sustainable Land and Resource Management team.
This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your materials management, waste, and contaminated land career, working on high-profile UK and international infrastructure projects within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Overview
Join an established, award-winning environmental team
Work across major sectors including transport, energy, water, and the built environment
Flexible hybrid working with multiple UK office locations
Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading specialistsKey Responsibilities
Prepare and deliver technical reports, including:
Material Management Plans (MMPs)
Verification reports
Permit applications
Waste sampling plans
Ground investigation and contaminated land reports
Design, organise, and undertake site investigations and waste assessments
Audit contractors to ensure compliance with environmental permits, MMPs, and waste legislation
Manage implementation and verification of MMPs on client sites
Liaise with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams
Support integrated project delivery across environmental, engineering, and planning disciplines
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, including preparing site-specific plans
Manage personal workload to support on-time, on-budget project delivery
Maintain CPD and actively develop technical and professional skillsAbout You
Degree qualified in a relevant subject (e.g. geology, environmental science, chemistry, geography)
Working towards Chartered status with a relevant professional body
Previous consultancy or relevant industry experience
Strong understanding of materials management and waste regulations (e.g. DoWCoP, WM3)
Experience in site-based work, including:
Soil and rock logging
Environmental monitoring and sampling (soil, gas, groundwater, etc.)
Supervising ground investigations (trial pits, drilling)
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage varied workloads
Willingness to undertake outdoor site work in all weather conditions
Strong team player with a proactive approach
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travelInterested?
The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)