Principal​/Associate Environmental Consultant

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Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private‑sector clients across sectors such as buildings, infrastructure and regeneration.

The Environmental Management and Assessment Team is growing and we are looking for an environmental professional to join our team with experience in environmental consultancy and environmental planning support across a range of sectors. The role will involve leading and contributing to environmental deliverables on projects in road, water, rail and housing sectors throughout the UK, including environmental impact assessments, statements and permits.

It will also include account and client management activities, business development, and marketing of our expanding service line.

• Leading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments
• Preparing Environmental Statements, Management Plans and Risk Assessments
• Leading technical work on assigned projects while ensuring safety, quality and environmental responsibility
• Managing and coordinating technical input from within Pell Frischmann and partner companies
• Ensuring deliverables meet client needs and are cost‑effective and of exemplary standard
• Engaging in business development, client and third‑party liaison to build reputation and secure new work
• Contributing to and preparing bids
• Line management and mentoring of team members
• Advocating the team’s services internally to framework managers and technical leaders
• Assisting with promotion of the company’s capabilities to current and prospective clients
• Maintaining a strong understanding of environmental regulations and ensuring projects meet national and local standards

• Environmental Science degree or similar
• Member of a relevant environmental professional body (e.g., ISEP or IES)
• Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist

• Considerable experience with private and public‑sector developers and operators on development/infrastructure project consents
• Sound knowledge of the UK planning system and consent processes, including assembling Environmental Statements and reviewing specialist inputs
• Practical experience of all stages of Environmental Impact Assessment
• Experience of renewable energy, water and wastewater schemes, and environmental permitting

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
• Team‑orientated, able to collaborate with other business and partner teams
• Full UK driver’s licence
• Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy procurement

We are one of the UK’s most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, offering flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact. We support your ongoing development, promote equal opportunities, welcome diversity, and are part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. Flexible working is supported, and we promote the wellbeing of all employees.

To apply for this role, please click “Apply for this job” below to complete our short application form and upload a copy of your CV. Please remove any personal details such as your home address and date of birth from your CV. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form; all information provided will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. By completing the diversity form, you help us to monitor and analyse diversity information to ensure our recruitment processes are fair and identify improvement opportunities.