Permanent

Senior Environmental Consultant

HSE Recruitment

London, SW1H 0DB

£75000 - £90000 per annum

Posted: 27 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 26 September 2026

Ref: 268283946

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About the Role

A Senior Environmental Consultant is sought by a global impact investor in sustainable infrastructure, based in Central London. This permanent position offers a salary between £75,000 and £90,000, plus benefits, with a hybrid working pattern requiring two office days weekly. You will lead environmental, health, safety, and social due diligence for new investments, influencing decisions on complex projects across Asia and Africa. Your expertise will shape international infrastructure portfolios, demanding strong analytical skills and experience in managing multifaceted assessments. This role suits a consultant ready to apply their technical knowledge to strategic investment outcomes, working collaboratively with senior stakeholders to ensure robust environmental and social performance across diverse global ventures.

Senior Environmental Consultant
Type of employment: 12-Month FTC
Location: Central London
Salary: £75,000–£90,000 + additional benefits
Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days in office)
I am currently supporting a Global Impact Infrastructure Investor operating within the sustainable infrastructure sector as they look to appoint a Senior Environmental Consultant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
This role will provide a strong opportunity for someone with a strong background in Environmental and Social Due Diligence who enjoys influencing investment decisions and working on complex international infrastructure projects across Asia and Africa.
The Role
- Lead Environmental, Health, Safety and Social (HSES) due diligence on new investments.
- Review environmental and social risks, identifying issues early in the project lifecycle.
- Develop HSES recommendations, action plans and management documentation.
- Support HSES assurance, compliance and implementation across a diverse project portfolio.
- Provide technical expertise on environmental, social and human rights risks, including modern slavery, child labour and safeguarding.
- Support HSES audits, reporting, continuous improvement and the delivery of the organisation''s long-term sustainability strategy.
- Deliver HSES guidance and training to internal teams and project stakeholders.
We''re looking for
- Experience delivering Environmental and Social Due Diligence within infrastructure, ESG, impact investment or consultancy.
- Strong report writing and risk assessment skills.
- Experience reviewing Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS).
- The ability to work independently and confidently influence investment decisions.
- Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles or Human Rights frameworks is advantageous.
What''s on offer£
- £75,000–£90,000
- Hybrid working (2 days per week in the London office)
- High levels of autonomy within a collaborative team
- Learning and development, conferences and networking opportunities
- Potential for the role to become permanent
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