Average Environmental Consultant salary in Cardiff

Geo-Environmental Engineer Location: Cardiff Reference: BY1897 Salary: £28,000 - £33,000. A specialist team of Engineers, Geologists and Applied Environmental Scientists are seeking an enthusiastic geo-environmental engineer to join them on a variety of exciting projects around the UK. Based in Cardiff, this multidisciplinary consultancy have the team and experience to support you through projects and your career development. The Geo-Environmental Engineer will be offered: A competitive salary (£28,000 - £33,000). Excellent company pension.Exciting benefits scheme.Wide variety of projects.Continued Professional Development.Niche team size for focussed support and career opportunities. The Geo-Environmental Engineer position will require work on a range of contaminated land and ground investigation projects. You'll carrying out site investigations, soil sampling, writing phase 1 desk studies and geotechnical reports, among a variety of other roles and responsibilities. This Geo-Environmental Engineer position requires: A degree in environmental science, geoscience, environmental engineering, geology (or a similar/relevant subject)Experience as a geo-environmental, engineering geologist or geotechnical engineerA clean and valid UK Driving licenceCommutable to the Cardiff areaFull right to work in the UKWillingness to work efficiently within a team and train junior members, where required If you are interested in this or other roles in Geo-Environmental Engineering/Consulting roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to www.penguinrecruitment.co.uk. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

We are an employee-owned water and environmental consultancy, well known throughout the UK for developing the Flood Estimation Handbook and LowFlows / Qube software. Our consultancy business continues to deliver sustained growth, working with clients across a range of sectors including house building, commercial development, renewables, power and transport infrastructure, and regulatory agencies. We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and collaborative individual to develop and progress their career as Principal Consultant to lead and manage environmental impact assessments. This role is ideal for experienced candidates who enjoy managing environmental and water management assessments and are looking to step up their career. Successful performance in this role could lead to enhanced discretionary bonuses and promotion to Technical Director. We have offices around the UK in Cardiff and Wallingford, and are happy for you to be based full time from home, with occasional visits to the office and/or site. Key Responsibilities: Undertake the Project Manager role for the management of water environmental assessments for large infrastructure projects, including wind farms, solar farms, hydropower, transport infrastructure, and development sites.Provide technical oversight and guidance, review outputs, and implement quality, health and safety, and contractual processes.Develop the technical capability of staff in areas such as water quality, WFD assessment, aquatic ecology, geomorphology, contaminated land, and river restoration.Mentor junior staff towards chartership with CIWEM, IEMA, or ICE.Undertake line management responsibilities, including annual reviews and setting personal development and performance objectives.Represent the company convincingly and with technical authority at a senior level.Manage workload and team requirements, balancing up to 10 projects simultaneously.Act as Bid Leader for proposals up to £100k in value. Qualifications: Chartered with CIWEM, IEMA, or ICE (preferred).5+ years of relevant experience in environmental and water management assessments.Strong communication skills, service-minded, detail-oriented, and highly organized.Experience in managing large infrastructure projects and technical oversight.Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and recruitment requirements. Benefits: Competitive salary plus benefits, up to £57,000 (depending on experience).5% matched pension contributions.Generous 40.5-day leave entitlement.Tax-free bonus entitlement linked to profit share.Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.Salary sacrifice childcare voucher scheme.Medicash health plan offering a variety of benefits.Annual 'Environment Day' for volunteering projects.Structured pay scales and clear career progression opportunities.Financial support for gaining professional membership. Why Join Us? Be part of a dynamic, employee-owned business that rewards achievement and offers opportunities to work across various specialisms.Enjoy a generous holiday allowance with the option to buy or sell additional leave.Benefit from tax-free bonuses and a performance-related bonus scheme.Participate in our company pension scheme, with increasing contributions based on years of service.Access our share options scheme for principal consultants and above.Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme and Medicash health plan.Engage in professional development with structured pay scales, formal appraisal systems, and targeted training opportunities.Collaborate with leading scientists through our affiliation with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. If you are a self-motivated individual with a passion for environmental impact assessments and water management, we would love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference in the water and environmental consultancy industry! 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Site Environmental AdvisorLocation: Cardiff City Centre (within walking distance of Cathays train station)Salary: Circa £40,000 DOEAre you passionate about the environment and experienced in site-based environmental management? We're looking for a Site Environmental Advisor (Environmental Clerk of Works) to join our team and support construction projects across South Wales and South West England.You'll be based primarily on-site, working closely with the site team, Project Ecologist, Environmental Co-ordinator, and other specialists to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, licences, and best practice. This role plays a key part in delivering high environmental standards and effective risk management during construction.Main Duties" Conduct site-based environmental auditing and monitoring of works." Identify environmental risks in advance and support the contractor in proactive planning and mitigation." Review site conditions prior to works and advise on corrective actions where necessary." Assist in preparing Construction Environmental Management Plans, method statements, and other key documentation." Develop and implement Environmental Permit to Work systems, and maintain ECoW observations and reporting." Verify contractor documentation, including RAMS, ITPs, and MAFs, ensuring alignment with project requirements." Liaise with contractors, sub-contractors, authorities, and internal project teams on site-related matters." Support or participate in Environmental Liaison Group and other consultation meetings." Set up and conduct noise, air quality, and water quality monitoring." Undertake or coordinate ecological surveys and environmental monitoring." Review technical queries and contribute to construction process reviews." Perform site inspections and oversee materials management." Gather and collate data for environmental awards such as CEEQUAL or Constructing Excellence.Essential Skills & Experience:" Minimum of 3 years of relevant, site-based environmental experience." Strong understanding of construction methodologies and environmental management on active sites." Working knowledge of water management, noise, and air quality monitoring." Competent in Microsoft Office 365 (GIS knowledge an advantage; training provided if needed)." Excellent interpersonal and communication skills." Strong grasp of Health & Safety and hazard identification." Full UK driving licence." CSCS card." Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIEEM, IEMA).Desirable Qualifications & Experience:" Degree in Landscape, Environmental Sciences, or Engineering (or equivalent experience)." Knowledge of early identification and management of invasive non-native species (INNS)." Holding protected species licences is advantageous.Benefits:" Competitive salary: £30,000-£40,000 depending on skills and experience" 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) plus 1 extra day per year of service (up to 5 additional days)" 2 volunteer days per year" Company pension scheme" Health insurance coverage" Paid professional memberships" Career development opportunities within an established environmental consultancy" Bespoke training programme, including on-the-job learning, formal training, and CPD" Opportunities to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of Landscape Architects, Ecologists, Environmental Planners, and fellow ECoWsIf you're enthusiastic about making a positive environmental impact within the construction industry and meet the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.Click APPLY to submit your application.