Environmental Due Diligence Consultant

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We are seeking a consultant-level professional to join our Environmental Due Diligence team. The successful applicant will work within our UK and Ireland EHS practice and will be responsible for conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), preparing due diligence reports, undertaking site inspections, and working with internal clients and grow opportunities within the AECOM business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental science, regulatory knowledge, and a passion for sustainable practices in the context of corporate transactions.

Want to further your career and work alongside AECOM’s award-winning environmental and EHS consultants, to help clients identify, understand, mitigate and manage the environmental risks associated with M&A, infrastructure and real estate and standing assets transactions? If so, this is the job for you. Contact us to find out more about this exciting opportunity and how our Freedom to Grow policy will enable you to achieve a rewarding work-life balance.

As our EHS & Remediation  team covers UK & I , and we support hybrid working we are flexible in terms of base location. This position can be based from our offices in Birmingham, Basingstoke, Bristol, Cardiff, Croydon, Dublin, Edinburgh, Leeds, London, Nottingham, or Manchester.

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Environmental Site Assessments (ESA): Conduct Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM standards, local regulations, and industry best practices. Assess the environmental condition of sites for transactions such as land acquisitions, sales, and redevelopment projects.
• Field Inspections & Data Collection: Conduct site inspections, historical research, and document reviews to gather data for assessment purposes. Review past land use, previous environmental reports, and any applicable planning permissions. Be reasonably flexible and willing to travel nationally to conduct site visits.
• Risk Assessment & Reporting: Identify, assess, and report on potential environmental risks and liabilities, such as contamination, hazardous materials, and non-compliance with environmental regulations.
• Client Interaction: Work directly with clients to understand their needs, provide insight on environmental risks, and deliver due diligence reports. Present findings clearly and professionally in both verbal and written formats.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated with environmental law, UK government guidance, and the Environment Agency's protocols.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure clients are fully informed of environmental risks in the context of transactions.

AECOM’s environmental due diligence reports leverage over 30 years of experience, delivering thousands of reports globally each year. The company follows a consistent global process, maintaining a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and ethical business practices. AECOM offers access to a wide range of specialists in environmental contamination, permitting, engineering, design, and surveying to meet client needs.