
Senior Environmental Consultant
- Northampton
- £50,000-55,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
UK-Wide
Circa £55,000 + Excellent BenefitsAre you ready to take on a pivotal role where you'll lead environmental projects, advise clients across the UK, and contribute to wider strategic growth?Irwin and Colton have been engaged to recruit a Senior Environmental Consultant for a global leader in the recycling and resource management sector. The organisation operates over 150 sites across the UK and internationally, generating annual revenues in excess of £4 billion.Key responsibilities of the Senior Environmental Consultant will include:
- Providing expert advice to clients on environmental compliance, ensuring alignment with legislation, best practice, and internal management systems
- Leading the development, preparation and submission of environmental and producer compliance permit applications, including WEEE and related documentation
- Supporting business development by identifying new opportunities, preparing proposals, and broadening the scope of consultancy services across the UK
- Acting as a key point of contact with regulatory bodies, including the Environment Agency, building positive relationships and ensuring effective communication and resolution on technical matters
- Demonstrable experience in a comparable role, preferably within the industrial or manufacturing sectors
- A degree in an environmental discipline or a relevant professional qualification such as IEMA
- Practical knowledge of environmental management systems, including ISO 14001 and environmental permitting
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including excellent communication and interpersonal abilities