Environmental Consultant in Bristol, Gloucestershire

Environmental Consultant - UK Defence Sector
£48,000 - £54,000 + Benefits Intermediate level role, suitable to 2+ years of relevant experience
Remote working with occasional visits in the South West.

Drive Sustainable, Compliant Capability Across Critical UK Defence Programmes

Are you an Environmental Consultant with a background in the military or UK Defence sector?
We are looking for driven, detail-oriented professionals act as trusted advisers on high-profile, complex programmes supporting the Ministry of Defence (MOD), prime contractors, and Defence partners.

Essential Security & Sector Requirements

• Sole UK Citizenship: Due to strict Ministry of Defence security guidelines and the sensitive nature of these programmes, applicants must hold Sole UK Citizenship (dual nationals cannot be considered for these roles).
• Military Environmental Experience: You must bring hands-on experience delivering environmental management within a military or UK Defence environment (e.g., working alongside MOD, DE&S, Front Line Commands across Air, Land, or Maritime, or within major Defence industry programmes).

The Role

Operating within highly regulated, high-integrity environments, you will provide specialist environmental assessment, hazard analysis, and management advice across the full project lifecycle. Working both independently and within collaborative, multidisciplinary delivery teams, you will influence key project outcomes to ensure UK Defence capabilities remain safe, compliant, and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities

• Defence Environmental Delivery: Provide specialist environmental management planning and system advice to MOD, prime contractors, and Defence stakeholders. Develop and critically review core artefacts including Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports, Legislation Compliance Registers, and Environmental Case Reports.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Assess compliance against relevant legislation and policy including analysing Hazardous Substances and Restricted Material (HSRM) data to proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate environmental risks.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a Subject Matter Expert at customer assurance boards, working groups, and environmental forums. Build lasting client relationships and contribute technical expertise to bids, tenders, and proposals.
• Leadership & Governance: Champion leading industry practices, support internal audits and assurance reviews, and mentor junior consultants to foster continuous professional growth across the team.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Military & Defence Background: Proven experience working within the UK Defence sector (MOD, DE&S, Front Line Commands, or Defence primes) with practical working knowledge of Defence Environmental Policy and Defence-specific Environmental Management Systems (such as ASEMS / POEMS).
• EMS & Environmental Safety: Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001 or sector equivalents) alongside delivering EIAs and environmental safety documentation in high-integrity sectors (defence, aerospace, nuclear, or transport).
• Client-Facing Consulting: Proven ability to advise clients directly, communicate complex regulatory concepts clearly, and manage competing deadlines.
• Education & Membership: A degree-level qualification (Bachelor's or above) in an environmental, science, or engineering discipline, paired with membership of a relevant Environmental Institute (e.g., ISEP, IES).

Desirable Extras

• Practitioner registration (e.g., PISEP) or Chartership (e.g., CEnv, CSci) with a recognised professional body (e.g., CIEEM).
• Specialist certifications or training in NEBOSH/IOSH, BREEAM, Net Zero/Carbon Accounting, Hazardous Substances Management, or Sustainable Procurement.
• Familiarity with the civil air environment or adjacent disciplines such as system safety, certification, and human factors.

Why Join Us?

You will be at the forefront of safeguarding critical national capabilities while shaping sustainable practices across the UK Defence landscape. We offer a collaborative, high-trust culture that values integrity, technical excellence, and continuous professional development giving you the autonomy to make a tangible impact on complex, real-world programmes.

Ready to bring your Defence environmental expertise to the next level? Apply today with your CV and a brief overview of your UK Defence experience.

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