Senior Environmental Consultant at Assystem Canada

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Legislation Compliance, Permit Management, Environmental Risk Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Site Inspections, Environmental Training, Internal Audit, Environmental Management Systems, BS EN ISO 14001:2015, CDM Regulations, Communication, Relationship Building, Influence Stakeholders, Adaptability, Prioritization

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description Assystem is an independent international engineering and project management company with a strong track record delivering complex, regulated infrastructure projects across the energy, infrastructure and defence sectors. With over 55 years’ experience, Assystem supports clients throughout the full project lifecycle, from strategy and design through to construction, commissioning and operation. Within Assystem, the Environment, Consents & Engagement (ECE) Practice provides specialist environmental, sustainability and stakeholder expertise to major projects across the UK. The team supports clients in securing and maintaining environmental consents, managing environmental risk and ensuring compliance during construction, while also helping to integrate sustainability requirements into project delivery in a practical and proportionate way. Assystem is currently supporting the delivery of High Speed 2, one of the UK’s most significant transport infrastructure projects. Job Description We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to play a key role in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences, and consents throughout the construction of HS2. In this role, you’ll help safeguard the environment while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to continuously enhance environmental performance across the project. HS2 offers a unique opportunity to be part of one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes, shaping the future of sustainable transport, driving innovation in environmental management, and leaving a lasting legacy through low-carbon construction and large-scale environmental enhancement. Undertaking site inspections of work areas and relaying observations and/or reporting environmental issues where necessary, as well as advising on remedial actions Provision of written and verbal advice on environment legislation, permits, and environmental planning constraints for all activities onsite Support compliance with environmental legislation and demonstrate substantiation of environmental protection equipment Gather and collate environmental performance information on activities Produce, review and update various Management Plans to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and project requirements Support the delivery of environmental training Support for the self-assessment and internal audit of site activities to ensure compliance against applicable legislation, processes and procedures and environmental best practice Support the management of specialist disciplines as required on project such as ecology, N&V, air quality, land quality, waste and water Here’s what you’ll need: Proven experience leading environmental management initiatives, with a strong grasp of UK legislation and best practice across construction or industrial settings Confident self-starter who communicates clearly, builds relationships easily, and can influence stakeholders at all levels Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Environmental Management Systems aligned with BS EN ISO 14001:2015 standards Highly organised and adaptable, able to prioritise effectively in fast-paced, complex project environments Additional advantage if you bring experience from high-hazard industries, alongside an understanding of CDM Regulations and client–contractor responsibilities Qualifications Degree qualified or equivalent in an environmental or engineering/science related discipline Chartered status or membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP, CIEEM) Additional Information Benefits include: Pension scheme (8% company contribution / 4% personal contribution) 25 days’ paid annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy or sell days Professional fees reimbursed Flexible working Employee referral scheme We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future. ASSYSTEM Job: Project Management Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent ASSYSTEM Sector: Infrastructure / Building

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Responsibilities

The Senior Environmental Consultant will ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and consents throughout the construction of HS2, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall environmental performance. This includes conducting site inspections, advising on remedial actions, and supporting the management of specialist environmental disciplines.