Junior Environmental Consultant
Due to continued growth of our business, we are on the hunt for passionate environmentalists with the right attitudes and approach. Are you looking to rapidly develop your environmental career, with the support and guidance of our experienced team? Then you are definitely someone who we’d love to join our team. We are seeking an ambitious Junior Consultant who can make a valuable contribution to our Planning and Permitting team.
The successful candidate will have effective interpersonal skills and hold a good understanding of environmental legislation. Take this Junior Consultant opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the environmental sector and build connections with colleagues, clients, as well as industry experts on a daily basis. The work of this role is multifaceted yet highly rewarding!
Job Details
1. Job type: Permanent
2. Working pattern: Full-time
3. Location: St Ives
4. Start date: Immediate start
5. Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Your New Role
As a Junior Consultant, you will be a key asset to the team by submitting necessary permit applications and supplying accurate environmental data for our customers. To help you confidently adapt and problem-solve, we have established various support teams. Among others – these include compliance, health and safety, administration, and sales. Together, we work as a team to reach our goals.
Day-to-day, you will be using our support systems to help you work towards your goals. Some of the tasks you will be undertaking as a Junior Consultant will include:
1. Draft informative documents and reports to aid the environmental application process.
2. Proficient in recognising client concerns, comprehending legal requirements and conveying this information efficiently to both colleagues and clients.
3. Use geographic information systems (GIS) to visualize and analyse spatial data.
4. Your work here will help the Planning and Permitting team study the environmental impacts of commercial activities.
5. Undertake contaminated land investigations, desk studies, and preliminary risk assessments.
6. Undertake environmental monitoring.
7. Support other Consultants to undertake ecological surveys, site compliance audits, construction quality assurance at waste and recycling sites.
Mandatory Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or equivalent.
2. 1+ years of experience working or volunteering in a related field.
3. Full clean driving licence.
Desired Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in physics, chemistry, or equivalent.
2. Familiarity with GIS mapping software.
3. Membership of CIWM, IEMA, or relevant professional body.
Benefits
Salary range is £26,000 – £30,000 and will reflect the knowledge, skills, and experience which you can bring to Wiser Environment. Starting annual holiday entitlement of 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays), that increases annually to a maximum of 30 days. NB: annual leave increases with promotion to more senior roles.
Additional benefits include:
1. Flexible working
2. River view offices, town centre location
3. Learning and development opportunities
4. Cycle to Work Scheme
5. Electric Vehicle Scheme
6. Life Insurance
7. Company Sick Pay Scheme
8. Contributory pension scheme membership
9. Employee Support Scheme membership, including support with lifestyle and mental health issues, 24/7 GP access, financial, legal advice, counselling, and physiotherapy.
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