Careers at Oakshire Environmental

At Oakshire Environmental, we provide an extensive range of environmental and project consultancy services for domestic clients, small businesses, local authorities and multinational corporations. Specialising in the sectors of land & water, waste and sustainability, our services aim to protect the environment and mitigate against unexpected costs by assisting clients with decision making, ensuring regulatory compliance and due diligence. Just because a task has always been done a certain way does not mean it's the best way, so we aim to promote a casual work atmosphere focused on actively seeking ways to use technology and innovative ideas to improve our efficiency and outcomes for our clients.

We're passionate about the environment and believe that helping clients achieve their goals, while simultaneously protecting the environment is a true "win-win" situation. Oakshire Environmental has committed to donating a percentage of turnover every year to the World Land Trust's Plant a Tree programme, to help global reforestation efforts, restore lost forests, repair damaged ecosystems and mitigate climate change.

Current Vacancies

Environmental Consultant

Job description - Oakshire Environmental is a successful start up consultancy firm run by two brothers. We are looking for an experienced candidate with strong technical capabilities to join our team. You will assist with the preparation of our flood risk, sustainable drainage, and land contamination assessments. Industry experience is beneficial, with a strong commercial awareness. An ambitious individual committed to delivering high-quality work within tight deadlines will thrive in our dynamic consultancy environment.

Responsibilities and duties
- Support projects that deliver high-quality, pragmatic advice and solutions to environmental problems. Write technical interpretative reports on flood risk, sustainable drainage, and land contamination.
- A base of knowledge in at least one of these areas is required, but training will be provided.
- Undertake external consultations with regulatory bodies (such as local authorities).
- Manage time effectively to deliver projects within budget. Take an active role in managing client accounts, understanding their requirements, and taking responsibility to deliver these. Recognise the role of technical consultants in securing work, identify new opportunities, and assist with client queries.
- Support Oakshire Environmental's growth and development plans and gain experience in the commercial aspects of environmental consultancy.
- Adhere to Oakshire Environmental's quality assurance and health and safety procedures.

Role competencies and experience
- An appropriate earth science/environmental science-based degree.
- A postgraduate qualification in a related science would be advantageous.
- Experience in using GIS (QGIS in particular).
- Strong communication skills with an excellent telephone manner.
- Willingness to handle client enquiries over the telephone and via email and undertake regular consultation with regulatory bodies.
- Experience in technical report writing.
- Enthusiastic and willing, with a strong team player attitude.
- Good administration and organisation skills to coordinate your own time.
- Hold a current driving license and be prepared to drive for business purposes on occasion.
- Work in the office/from home and remotely when required.

Working style
- Mostly remote, with office days and site visits as needed
- Flexible start dates, but we're keen to get going soon
- Trial period to ensure mutual fit

Salary and progression - We offer a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per year, depending on experience and technical capability. If you've previously written flood risk assessments, contamination reports, or SuDS strategies, we'll recognise that with a higher starting salary. For those newer to the field, we're happy to provide training, provided you have a strong academic foundation in environmental science and a genuine interest in consultancy work. As we grow, there will be opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress within the business. We're committed to rewarding initiative, technical excellence, and client-focused work.

Benefits - Work from home

Education - Minimum Bachelor of Science (BSc), preferably in Environmental Science

Experience - Minimum 2 years writing environmental risk reports (preferred)

Location - Nottingham

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