Environmental Consultant

• Business Unit:
  Environmental

About Environment & Safety

SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges.

We use industry-leading tools and science‑based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients.

What's in it for you?

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Consultant

Are you interested in environmental consultancy? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Consultant, playing a vital role in supporting SOCOTEC’s continued success.

As SOCOTEC grows, so do our teams. We’re looking for a dedicated Consultant to join our Environment & Safety division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.

We are seeking a proactive, reliable, and flexible Consultant to join our Environment & Safety team. In this role, you’ll need the confidence to work independently, alongside the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team. A background in environmental or scientific consultancy, along with knowledge of soil and water sampling and environmental monitoring, is essential to thrive in this position.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to):

• Soil and water sampling
• Supervision of ground investigation and remediation
• Factual and interpretative reporting across technical disciplines

To be a successful Consultant, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Relevant scientific or environmental degree
• Full UK driving licence
• Good communication skills with strong attention to detail