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Senior Environmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment
Glasgow
money-bag £40000 - £55000/annum
Posted: 24 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 23 September 2026
Ref: 225525531

Job Title: Senior Environmental Consultant

Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with the appointment of a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their growing environmental team in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional looking to take the next step in their career, working on a varied portfolio of exciting projects across sectors including energy, water, defence, transport and public realm.



The Role

As a Senior Environmental Consultant, you will:

  • Support the coordination and delivery of environmental projects across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Assist with Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), consenting projects and environmental management.
  • Contribute to options appraisals and the delivery of environmental assessments.
  • Collate, analyse and edit information from a range of technical sources to produce high-quality reports.
  • Manage your own workload, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
  • Support senior colleagues with bid preparation and project management.
  • Work closely with environmental, engineering and other technical specialists.
  • Develop your experience across a diverse range of projects and sectors.
  • Have opportunities to work across the wider UK and Ireland, with potential international opportunities.


About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • A degree or Master''s qualification in an environmental or relevant scientific discipline.
  • Experience working on EIA and consenting projects.
  • A good understanding of the EIA process and environmental technical disciplines.
  • Chartered status or be working towards chartership with a relevant professional body such as IEMA or IES.
  • Strong report writing and communication skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to communicate ideas and technical information effectively.
  • A flexible and adaptable approach, with enthusiasm for taking on new challenges.
  • A genuine interest in delivering sustainable environmental outcomes.


The Company

You will join a highly respected multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong pipeline of projects across Scotland and the wider UK.

The business works across a broad range of sectors, delivering complex and high-profile projects while providing its employees with excellent opportunities for professional development, training and career progression.

The role can be based from Glasgow, with Edinburgh also considered, and offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements.



Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Professional development and training
  • Support towards professional chartership
  • Mentoring and career development opportunities
  • Flexible benefits package
  • Health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • Opportunities to work on major UK and international projects

Interested?

The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)

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