Overview
🌍Job Title: Senior Environmental Consultant
Division: Environmental
Location: St Helens
đź’ˇAbout Us
Ayesa is a global engineering consultancy with over 13,000 employees, where our UK & Ireland business combines international strength with the agility and autonomy of an SME.
With a presence in 40 countries, Ayesa has built a strong international reputation across a diverse range of engineering disciplines. Our expertise includes water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.
Our UK & Ireland teams deliver technically challenging, varied projects that develop broad expertise without confining people to narrow roles — offering the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, knowledge, and career opportunities of a well-established global organisation.
At Ayesa, we engineer the future by blending cutting-edge technology, sustainable design, and expert consultancy across the globe. As a Senior Environmental Permitting Consultant, you will play a critical role in guiding infrastructure and development projects through complex regulatory frameworks, with a focus on environmental risk, compliance, and permitting strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Project Leadership & Technical Delivery – Lead the development and delivery of complex environmental permitting projects
* Manage technical outputs—risk assessments, environmental permit applications, and regulatory submissions
* Apply risk assessment tools (e.g. LandSim, H1) and understand how permitting interacts with environmental legislation
* Team & Client Management – Support and mentor junior staff across project phases
* Oversee task allocation, QA/QC processes, and knowledge transfer
* Maintain and grow client relationships; provide strategic advice to stakeholders and regulators
* Business Development & Strategic Growth – Prepare technical proposals, quotes, and fee estimates
* Identify and secure new opportunities through existing and emerging client networks
* Support growth of the Environmental Permitting team across the UK
What You’ll Need
* Essential Requirements
* BSc in Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field
* 10+ years’ experience in environmental consultancy or regulatory sectors
* Deep understanding of UK environmental permitting frameworks and risk-based approaches
* Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; confident in report writing and data management
* Strong project management and communication skills
* Experience with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
* Desirable
* MSc or relevant higher qualification
* Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, IEMA, or similar)
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
* Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
* Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
* Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
* Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
* Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
* Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
* Increased Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.
* Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.
We’re Inclusive by Design
Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation.
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