Your new companyMy client partners with their clients to make sure that environmental regulations, legislation, and goals are met. They have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Environmental Consultant to join their dynamic team.They have a vibrant team based in Sheffield, but have teams across the UK with an exceptional flexible working policy.Your new roleBased within the advisory team, you will develop and nurture your own client accounts and oversee delivery, providing environmental guidance and support for them to maintain compliance with legislation and enhance their environmental performance. This will include carrying out audits, applying for permits and licenses, advising on legislation, producing environmental procedures and documentation, and often act as the client's Environmental Manager.

Implementing, maintaining and/or auditing Environmental Management Systems to ISO14001 standardsEnvironmental permitting, including preparing and submitting applications to the regulatory bodiesConsultation and engagement with regulatory bodies (i.e. Local Authorities, Environment Agency)Carrying out environmental audits, including legal complianceUnderstanding UK and European environmental legislation and how this translates to clientsWorking knowledge of the construction, food and drink and manufacturing sectorsWorking with clients to identify cost effective ways to minimise waste and adopt sustainable solutionsProblem solving and successfully managing projects to a conclusion within defined deadlinesBREEAM, Construction Environmental Management Plans and CL:AIRE Materials Management PlansDelivery of accredited and non–accredited environmental training coursesBusiness development experience and accountability of delivering work in line with business plan targets What you'll need to succeedThe position requires a wide range of skills including, but not limited to the following:

Good organisational and time management skills with experience of managing projectsExcellent communication skills for effective cross–company liaisonKeen and eager attitude toward development Qualifications:

A relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree in environmental science or equivalentMembership with IEMA or equivalentFull, clean UK driving licence Experience:

Implementing, maintaining and/or auditing Environmental Management Systems to ISO14001 standardsEnvironmental Permitting including preparing and submitting applications to the regulatory bodiesUnderstanding UK and European environmental legislation and how this translates to clientsWorking with clients to identify cost effective ways to minimise waste and adopt sustainable solutionsPreparing reports and documentsProblem solving and successfully managing projects to a conclusion within defined deadlines Desirable:

Consultation and engagement with regulatory bodies (i.e. Local Authorities, Environment Agency)Carrying out environmental audits including, legal complianceCarrying out environmental inspections and audits, including legal complianceWorking knowledge of the construction, food and drink, manufacturing and healthcare sectorsBREEAM, Construction Environmental Management Plans and CL:AIRE Materials Management PlansDelivery of accredited and non–accredited environmental training courses What you'll get in return

GBP26–GBP34k DOEFlexible working / Remote options availableStructured career development pathways Access to an employee perk schemeCommitment to supporting the causes which are important to employeesInvestment in professional development and accreditationEmployee Assistance SchemeCycle to work salary sacrifice schemeFree winter flu jab What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up–to–date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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