Senior Environmental Consultant

Job Title: Senior Environmental Consultant

Division: Environmental

Location: St Helens

💡About Us

Ayesa Engineering is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and project management firm with more than 60 years of experience shaping the future of the built environment. With more than 3,200 professionals in over 16 countries across the globe, the company offers innovative design, construction supervision, and consulting services in key sectors, including transportation, water, buildings and cities, and energy. A Top 50 Global Engineering firm, Ayesa Engineering is recognised for its technical excellence and its ability to manage complex infrastructure projects for public and private clients, combining deep sector expertise with a commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Leadership & Technical Delivery

• Lead the development and delivery of complex environmental permitting projects

• Manage technical outputs—risk assessments, environmental permit applications, and regulatory submissions

• Apply risk assessment tools (e.g. LandSim, H1) and understand how permitting interacts with environmental legislation

Team & Client Management

• Support and mentor junior staff across project phases

• Oversee task allocation, QA/QC processes, and knowledge transfer

• Maintain and grow client relationships; provide strategic advice to stakeholders and regulators

Business Development & Strategic Growth

• Prepare technical proposals, quotes, and fee estimates

• Identify and secure new opportunities through existing and emerging client networks

• Support growth of the Environmental Permitting team across the UK

What You’ll Need

Essential Requirements

• BSc in Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Civil Engineering, or related field

• 10+ years’ experience in environmental consultancy or regulatory sectors

• Deep understanding of UK environmental permitting frameworks and risk-based approaches

• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel; confident in report writing and data management

• Strong project management and communication skills

• Experience with Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Desirable

• MSc or relevant higher qualification

• Chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, IEMA, or similar)

What We Offer:

* Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.

* Flexible Working: Enjoy flexible working hours and hybrid working, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.

* Employer Pension Match Scheme: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.

* Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.

* Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.

* Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

* Family & Well-Being Support: Benefit from our Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Benefits and our confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges, included in our Employee Assistance Programme.

* Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.

* Increased Annual Leave: 25 days’ annual leave plus statutory bank holidays, enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service.

* Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.

We’re Inclusive by Design

Ayesa engineering is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity. We believe that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and stronger outcomes. We are committed to inclusive hiring practices, providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities, and ensuring equal access to opportunities for learning, development, and progression across our organisation