Environmental Consultant

Penguin Recruitment seeks an Environmental Consultant for their Sustainable Land and Resource Management team in Cambridge, UK. The role involves preparing technical reports, conducting site investigations, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in consultancy. The position offers flexible hybrid working from multiple UK office locations, supporting high-profile projects in various sectors.
Job Title: Environmental Consultant

Location: Cambridge

Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading multidisciplinary environmental and engineering consultancy in their search for a proactive and enthusiastic Environmental Consultant to join their Sustainable Land and Resource Management team.

This is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your materials management, waste, and contaminated land career, working on high-profile UK and international infrastructure projects within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Overview

Join an established, award-winning environmental team

Work across major sectors including transport, energy, water, and the built environment

Flexible hybrid working with multiple UK office locations

Opportunity to collaborate with industry-leading specialistsKey Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver technical reports, including:

Material Management Plans (MMPs)

Verification reports

Permit applications

Waste sampling plans

Ground investigation and contaminated land reports

Design, organise, and undertake site investigations and waste assessments

Audit contractors to ensure compliance with environmental permits, MMPs, and waste legislation

Manage implementation and verification of MMPs on client sites

Liaise with clients, regulators, contractors, and internal multidisciplinary teams

Support integrated project delivery across environmental, engineering, and planning disciplines

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies, including preparing site-specific plans

Manage personal workload to support on-time, on-budget project delivery

Maintain CPD and actively develop technical and professional skillsAbout You

Degree qualified in a relevant subject (e.g. geology, environmental science, chemistry, geography)

Working towards Chartered status with a relevant professional body

Previous consultancy or relevant industry experience

Strong understanding of materials management and waste regulations (e.g. DoWCoP, WM3)

Experience in site-based work, including:

Soil and rock logging

Environmental monitoring and sampling (soil, gas, groundwater, etc.)

Supervising ground investigations (trial pits, drilling)

Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage varied workloads

Willingness to undertake outdoor site work in all weather conditions

Strong team player with a proactive approach

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travelInterested?

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)