Average Environmental Consultant salary in the UK

Graduate Environmental Consultant - LondonSalary: £26,000 - £29,000A leading independent planning and environmental consultancy is seeking a Graduate Environmental Consultant to join their growing team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Graduate Environmental Consultant to begin their career with a well-established consultancy delivering planning and environmental advice on a wide range of development projects across the UK.Our client has decades of experience supporting developers, landowners, local authorities and businesses. Their multidisciplinary teams work on projects ranging from residential developments to hospitals, schools and major regeneration schemes.As a Graduate Environmental Consultant, you will support the delivery of environmental planning and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) projects. Responsibilities may include:Assisting with Environmental Impact Assessments and environmental reportingSupporting screening and scoping requests for development proposalsConducting research and preparing technical reportsAssisting with feasibility studies and environmental constraints assessmentsWorking with multidisciplinary teams on planning and development projects.What's on OfferStructured graduate training and mentoringExposure to a wide range of environmental and planning projectsCompetitive salary (£26,000 - £29,000) and benefits packageProfessional development and support toward relevant accreditationClear progression opportunities within a supportive consultancy environment.RequirementsDegree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Geography, or a related disciplineEIA's covered within your degree or from work experience is preferredFull UK driving licenceFull right to work in the UKMust live in or near London and be able to commute to the officeThis is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Graduate Environmental Consultant looking to develop their career in environmental planning within a respected consultancy.If you are interested in this or other roles Environmental/Engineering roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Senior Contaminated Land Consultant - LeedsSalary: £32,000 - £40,000Reference: BY197724Are you an experienced contaminated land specialist looking for your next challenge? A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Contaminated Land Consultant to join a dynamic team focused on delivering technically robust and commercially aware environmental services across the UK.About the Company: Our client is an established environmental services provider helping clients manage environmental risk, contaminated land investigations and remediation across sectors including property, infrastructure and insurance. They are committed to sustainability, technical excellence, and delivering high-quality outcomes for stakeholders.What's on Offer: * Competitive salary (£32,000 - £40,000) and benefits package plus performance incentives. * Opportunities for professional growth, training and development. * Hybrid working flexibility across Leeds and North of England site locations.Role Overview: As a Senior Contaminated Land Consultant, you will lead and manage site investigations and remediation projects from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include planning and supervising contaminated land surveys, producing high-quality environmental risk assessments and reports, and engaging with clients, contractors and regulators. You'll apply your technical knowledge to deliver compliant and commercially focused solutions on complex land quality challenges.What We're Looking For: * A degree in earth sciences, geo-environmental studies or a related discipline. * Established experience in contaminated land investigation and remediation. * Strong understanding of relevant UK standards (e.g., CLR11, BS10175) and environmental legislation. * Full UK driving licence and full right to work in the UK are essential. * Must live in, or be willing to relocate to North of England / Leeds area.If you're ready to take the next step as a Senior Contaminated Land Consultant and have a passion for environmental problem-solving, we want to hear from you!If you are interested in this or other Geoenvironmental Engineering/Remediation roles please do not hesitate to contact Beth Young on or call . We have many more vacancies available on our website. Please refer to This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.

Geo-Environmental Consultant Reference: BY194825 Location: Basingstoke Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 This is a brilliant opportunity for an enthusiastic Geo-Environmental Consultant to join an expanding team of Ground Investigation specialists on a range of projects around the South East. You'll be joining only a handful of others on the team on a variety of site investigation projects, allowing for focussed career progression and varied projects. This is an excellent position to apply your knowledge to and develop your career. This Geo-Environmental Consultant role offers: A competitive salary (£28,000 - £36,000).Opportunity to work within a small and focused team for quick skill progression amongst a larger company for stability.Enhanced company pension.Excellent benefits.Company car provided.Support to chartership. The successful applicant will be involved in a range of projects, carrying out Phase I desktop studies and Phase II investigations, groundwater and gas monitoring, borehole logging, soil and rock sampling, trial pitting, factual and interpretive report writing and shadowing senior members of the team to develop skills. This Geo-Environmental Consultant role requires: A degree in geology, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, geoscience (or a similar relevant subject)Experience in a ground investigation field with site and report writing proficiencyCommutable to Basingstoke, and willing to travel for workWillingness to show enthusiasm and a keen interest in developing knowledgeFull UK driving licence.A Full right to work in the UK If you are interested in this or other Engineering/Remediation 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.