Environment Consultant

Environmental Consultant
Coventry, Birmingham or Derby | Hybrid working with site travel
£30,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you looking to take the next step in your environmental career and build deeper technical and site-based experience?

Irwin and Colton have partnered with a well-established consultancy within the infrastructure and environmental sector to recruit an Environmental Consultant. This role sits within a highly regarded environmental and geosciences team, supporting construction and infrastructure projects across the Midlands.

The position offers a true mix of site-based and office-based work, with a strong focus on surface water management, pollution prevention and practical environmental delivery on construction sites.

Key responsibilities of the Environmental Consultant will include:

• Producing and auditing environmental management plans for construction sites, including Pollution Prevention and Surface Water Management Plans

• Advising clients on UK environmental regulatory requirements, including permit applications, exemptions and liaison with the Environment Agency.
• Responding to and managing environmental incidents, and providing practical on-site advice and training on ecology, contamination and waste management
• Managing client relationships and projects, including supporting tenders and quotations within a multi-disciplinary consultancy

The successful Environmental Consultant will have:

• A hands-on, practical approach, with the ability to demonstrate similar experience in a previous role within the construction, civils or engineering space
• A degree in a relevant environmental discipline or a related professional membership (e.g. IEMA/ISEP)
• Practical knowledge of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 and environmental permitting
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, please contact Jessica Rowe on  or jessica,