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Senior Environmental Consultant

Shirley Parsonsbedford, england🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 2 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Senior Environmental Consultant role offers you the chance to drive significant environmental impact on vital UK infrastructure projects, fostering your expertise in sustainability and project leadership. You'll thrive here if you're an experienced environmental professional passionate about shaping a sustainable future, and you're encouraged to apply to join this leading organization.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
bedford, england, United Kingdom

Job Description

We’re excited to be partnered with a leading infrastructure organisation delivering essential services across the UK and they’re looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their growing team.


This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where you’ll play a key role in shaping sustainable infrastructure. From major highways projects to innovative environmental solutions, you’ll work at the heart of design, construction, and operational delivery, driving real environmental value and making a visible impact across communities.


What you’ll be doing:


  • Leading Environmental Delivery – Provide expert consultancy across both desk- and site-based projects within a varied and exciting portfolio
  • Driving Sustainable Outcomes – Identify opportunities to enhance carbon reduction, biodiversity net gain, and overall sustainability performance
  • Collaborating Across Projects – Work closely with engineers, construction teams, and stakeholders to ensure compliant, high-quality design solutions
  • Owning Technical Excellence – Prepare and review reports, manage complex projects, and ensure robust environmental documentation and delivery
  • Developing People & Performance – Mentor junior team members, contribute to team growth, and support project success through effective resource and budget management


Who they’re looking for:


  • Experienced Environmental Professional – Proven track record in a similar role within construction or infrastructure environments
  • Knowledgeable & Qualified – Clear understanding of UK environmental legislation, with chartership achieved or in progress
  • Sustainability-Focused – Experience in carbon, biodiversity, and wider environmental assessments
  • Strong Communicator & Collaborator – Confident working with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments
  • Organised & Results-Driven – Skilled in project management, reporting, and balancing competing priorities with a proactive approach

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