Senior Environmental Consultant

Job Title: Senior Environmental Consultant Salary: 35,000 - 40,000 Location: On-site at a major pharmaceutical manufacturing facility In Merseyside (with some hybrid flexibility) About the Opportunity Total Staff are recruiting for a Senior Environmental Consultant to work embedded on-site with a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer. This is an exceptional role for someone who wants to step beyond external consultancy and genuinely see their recommendations turn into real, measurable change across a complex, multi-discipline operation. You’ll be supporting the site’s HSEQ/ESG leadership, driving environmental performance, helping them deliver their Net Zero ambitions, and supporting waste‑reduction, sustainability, and compliance objectives across the entire manufacturing lifecycle. It’s a hands‑on, high‑impact position with visibility across production, engineering, laboratories, utilities, and waste streams – ideal for someone who wants to be involved, influential, and fully integrated into a business rather than advising from a distance. Backing you all the way will be a specialist environmental consultancy, offering full training, professional development, accreditations, and long‑term growth opportunities. Key Responsibilities Environmental Strategy & Delivery Support delivery of the site's environmental strategy, sustainability roadmap, and 5-year environmental improvement plan Work closely with internal HSEQ/ESG teams to progress Net Zero and carbon‑reduction initiatives Lead or support environmental projects related to energy efficiency, emissions, water usage, chemical handling, and waste minimisation Monitor performance against environmental KPIs, targets, and regulatory obligations Operational Environmental Support Provide hands‑on support across production, engineering, and facilities teams to ensure environmental best practice is consistently applied Oversee waste management streams, segregation compliance, reduction plans, and supplier performance Participate in site walkarounds, inspections, audits, and root‑cause investigations Ensure environmental controls meet pharmaceutical‑sector standards, SOPs, and legal requirements Compliance & Reporting Support the maintenance of ISO14001 or other relevant management systems Prepare environmental reports, assessments, and evidence for audits Assist with incident investigations, corrective actions, and regulatory submissions Maintain accurate records and ensure full audit trails Culture & Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships across departments to influence behaviours and improve environmental performance Deliver toolbox talks, awareness sessions, and staff engagement around sustainability and waste reduction Act as a visible on‑site presence – supporting, advising, and "hand holding" teams through change Champion environmental responsibility throughout all levels of the business Qualifications Previous experience as an Environmental Consultant, Environmental Officer, Sustainability Advisor, or similar Strong understanding of environmental legislation, compliance, and management systems Experience supporting carbon, waste, or resource‑efficiency projects Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from shop‑floor teams to senior management Comfortable working on‑site in a fast‑moving manufacturing or industrial setting Proactive, positive, and passionate about making a real impact Strong communication and organisational skills Ideally degree‑qualified in an environmental discipline, though experience is key Benefits 35,000 - 40,000 salary A rare chance to work on site and actually see outcomes from your work Flexible hybrid working – but primarily on‑site so you can properly support the operation Full training and professional development provided Support from a well‑established environmental consultancy Opportunity to shape environmental performance across a major pharmaceutical facility Long‑term progression and skill‑building in a highly regulated, high‑profile sector Why This Role Is Different Most consultancy roles mean advising from a distance. This is the opposite. You’ll be embedded, influencing real decisions, walking the shop floor, tackling challenges with the team, and seeing your work come to life – from waste improvements to carbon reductions to long‑term site‑wide sustainability initiatives. If you’re driven, impactful, and passionate about environmental improvement, this is a genuinely career‑defining opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr