Contract Type: 12-month maternity cover

Rate: £231.33/day PAYE

Location: Ideally Birmingham, Nottingham, Telford, or Stafford (remote/hybrid working possible)

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead environmental delivery for projects under the National Highways’ Scheme Delivery Framework (SDF) and other major infrastructure programmes in the Midlands. This is a strategic, hands-on role involving environmental leadership, project delivery, and mentoring junior staff across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of environmental assessments, strategies, and documentation across SDF projects.
• Line manage and mentor junior consultants and coordinate with ecologists and technical teams.
• Liaise with National Highways and statutory bodies (e.g. Environment Agency, Natural England, Local Authorities).
• Prepare and review reports on DMRB topics such as biodiversity, landscape, cultural heritage, and climate.
• Ensure compliance with relevant environmental legislation, CDM regulations, and client standards.
• Guide project teams and designers on environmental risks, surveys, and best practices.
• Contribute to team meetings, planning, resource management, budgeting, and forecasting.

?? Requirements

• Minimum 6 years’ experience in environmental consultancy, ideally with highways/infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA).
• Strong project management skills, including budget/resource planning.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills (proficient in Word and Excel).
• Desirable: experience with Section 61 (noise), waste management, and environmental permitting.
• Valid UK driving licence.