Director of Environmental Consultancy

Lead the Future of Environmental Consultancy We're looking for an exceptional Director of Environmental Consultancy to lead and grow an Environmental Consultancy and Solutions by Nature businesses. This is a career-defining opportunity to shape strategy, drive commercial success, and deliver innovative, nature-based solutions across the water and critical infrastructure sectors, all while making a meaningful environmental impact.The Role As a key senior leader, you will take full ownership of strategy, performance, and delivery, with P&L responsibility across the business. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, and position our environmental services at the forefront of the industry, advancing nature-based solutions, environmental net gain, and integrated consultancy services.What You'll Be DoingLeadership & CultureInspire and lead high-performing teams, promoting a culture of safety, inclusion, and excellenceDevelop and mentor senior leaders and technical specialistsBuild capability, succession, and long-term talent strengthBusiness & Financial LeadershipOwn full P&L responsibility, driving performance and sustainable growthLead financial planning, forecasting, and resource strategyEnsure operational efficiency and strong commercial outcomesStrategy, Growth & ClientsDefine and deliver growth strategies across environmental consultancy and nature-based solutionsBuild and maintain senior client relationshipsLead on major bids, frameworks, and new service developmentDelivery ExcellenceEnsure safe, high-quality, and commercially robust project deliveryOversee governance, risk management, and performance improvementCollaborate across Binnies and the wider RSK Group to deliver integrated solutionsWhat We're Looking ForA collaborative and inspiring leader who brings people togetherStrong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering resultsExperience leading multi-disciplinary environmental services and programmesA confident communicator who builds trusted client relationshipsResilient, solutions-focused, and decisive in complex environmentsDegree-qualified in a relevant discipline and Chartered status (or equivalent)This is a rare opportunity to lead and grow a highly successful consultancy. For more information, please call Barrie Dempster on 01202 888986 or email [email protected] us: Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all. Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability. Let's help build a better world, together.Discipline(s): Executive and Director Level, EnvironmentJob type: Permanent