Location
London
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
24/04/2026
Closing date
15/05/2026
Job Title: Environmental Consultant
Location: London
Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading global engineering and environmental consultancy in their search for an Environmental Consultant to join their award-winning Sustainable Land and Resource Management Practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Consultant to work alongside industry leaders within a specialist team of material management, waste, and contaminated land experts. You will contribute to high-profile UK and international infrastructure projects across transportation, energy, water, and the built environment, while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
THE ROLE
As an Environmental Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering material management and waste-related services across a variety of projects.
You will be responsible for preparing technical reports, undertaking site-based work, and supporting project delivery from initial investigation through to implementation and verification, building your expertise as an Environmental Consultant within a multidisciplinary team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Preparing a wide range of reports including Material Management Plans (MMPs), verification reports, permit applications, and contaminated land assessments
* Designing, organising, and undertaking site investigations and waste assessments
* Auditing contractors to ensure compliance with environmental permits and waste legislation
* Managing the implementation and verification of MMPs on client sites
* Liaising with clients, stakeholders, regulators, and contractors
* Working collaboratively with environmental scientists, engineers, and planners
* Supporting project delivery to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard
* Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures and managing site safety
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
* Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Environmental Science, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, or similar)
* Working towards Chartered Membership of a relevant professional body
* Experience within a consultancy or similar environment
* Understanding of material management and waste practices on development sites
* Knowledge of relevant industry guidance (e.g. Definition of Waste Code of Practice, WM3)
* Experience undertaking site-based work including sampling, monitoring, and logging
* Strong organisational skills and willingness to undertake fieldwork
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and work on-site as required
* A proactive, collaborative, and enthusiastic approach
WHAT'S ON OFFER
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Opportunity to work on major UK and international infrastructure projects
* Supportive, collaborative, and multidisciplinary team environment
* Ongoing professional development and support towards Chartership