Job Specification: Lead Environmental Consultant Location: Knutsford
Division: Consultancy
Rate: Outside IR35

Overview
A leading engineering and environmental consultancy is seeking an experienced Lead Environmental Consultant to oversee and deliver high-quality environmental advisory services across industries transitioning to net-zero. The role focuses heavily on regulatory compliance, environmental assessments, and supporting emerging low-carbon technologies, including renewable energy, power-to-liquid processes and hydrogen.
This is a senior position offering the opportunity to shape environmental strategy, build team capability, expand client relationships and influence the development of innovative low-carbon technologies.

Role Purpose
The Lead Environmental Consultant will manage a portfolio of environmental consultancy projects, providing regulatory guidance, coordinating assessment activities, and ensuring clients meet complex environmental requirements. The role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on technical delivery across a range of environmental disciplines.

Key Responsibilities Regulatory & Advisory Services
Provide expert guidance on environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
Lead and support permitting and planning applications, including IED, BAT, SWIP, MCP, and installation permits.
Advise clients on environmental compliance strategies and implementation.Environmental Assessments
Deliver or oversee technical assessments for planning and permitting, including:

Air quality
Flood risk
Containment reviews
Other environmental impact assessments as requiredCarbon Reporting & Sustainability
Support carbon and GHG reporting activities, including simplified GHG quantification.
Provide expertise in ISO (phone number removed):2019 methodologies.
Deliver energy audits, carbon assessments for planning, and life cycle assessments.Leadership & Team Management
Act as Technical Advisor for all environmental matters.
Lead, mentor, and develop environmental engineers to ensure high-quality outputs and technical excellence.
Manage resource planning, ensuring optimal utilisation and minimal reliance on external contractors.
Promote the consultancy's strategic vision and engage the team in delivering it.
Ensure KPIs are in place, monitored, and met.Client Engagement
Serve as a trusted adviser, maintaining strong client relationships and high levels of confidence.
Ensure all projects are delivered to client satisfaction, technical standards, and deadlines.Company-Wide Responsibilities
Adhere to the Business Management System.
Support and promote organisational performance development processes.
Perform additional duties aligned with evolving business priorities.Requirements Education & Professional Background
Degree in a relevant environmental discipline.
Strong understanding of environmental legislation and policy frameworks.
Professional membership or affiliation with a recognised environmental body.
Significant experience within an environmental consultancy or similar industry role.
Proven experience delivering expert advice to clients and internal stakeholders.Skills & Competencies
Customer-focused mindset with commitment to excellence.
Outstanding communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong time-management.
Demonstrated leadership and team-development capability.
Proficiency in Office 365, including OneDrive and SharePoint.
Full UK driving licence.
Eligibility to work in the UK.Security Clearance
Ability to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) level clearance if required.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
 
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