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 (phone number removed) or jessica,