Environmental Consultant

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. 

Where will you be working? 

At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.  

We don’t just build roads and bridges- we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.

You’ll be joining our Transport Division, as the UK’s number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking an Environmental Consultant to join our expanding team of environmental specialists.

You will work collaboratively with design, construction, & operational teams to enable the delivery of essential infrastructure services across the UK.

You will provide a broad range of desk- and site-based consultancy services across a growing portfolio of exciting contracts. Whilst supporting the development of new service offerings.

Expect to work alongside engineers and specialists, offering guidance to ensure compliance and well-rounded design development.

Your role will involve identifying opportunities for improvement through carbon, biodiversity net gain, and sustainability evaluations.

Take technical ownership by preparing reports and project documentation and managing complex and large scale projects.

You'll play a part in drafting fee proposals, managing time allocation, and achieving utilisation targets.

Engage directly with statutory regulators, consultees, and stakeholders to address environmental constraints and explore opportunities.

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience in a similar role with a proven track record of effectively supporting clients to environmental risks and opportunities.
• Sound understanding of UK environmental legislation and guidance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and the expectations of design & operational teams through effective communication.
• Valid UK driving license and prepared to work from office locations regularly, travel across the UK to client offices / sites. You mat also stay away from home for short periods.
• Knowledge or experience in sustainability, carbon, or biodiversity assessments.
• Proven ability to collaborate with clients, planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Skills in desk research, data handling, report writing and reviewing, and project management.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).