Trainee Environmental Consultant
Full Time £25,058 / yearJob Overview
Riverside are recruiting for a Graduate Trainee Environmental Consultant to join our fully funded training programme. This role offers the opportunity to become a multidisciplinary consultant specialising in air, water, noise, vibration and COSHH—collectively known as occupational hygiene.
This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys an active, hands-on role rather than being desk-based. You’ll work in a wide variety of environments, from residential properties to commercial, industrial and historic buildings—often accessing areas not normally open to the public.
You’ll be supported through structured training, mentoring and a staged authorisation process, allowing you to build a long-term career with clear progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting authorised consultants during site-based inspections and testing
- Learning to set up and use specialist monitoring equipment (air pumps, noise monitors, sampling equipment, etc.)
- Collecting accurate site data using tablet PC
- Attending multiple client sites, arriving on time and communicating professionally
- Sending samples to laboratories and assisting with technical reporting
- Taking an active and proactive approach to training and professional development
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
This role would suit someone who:
Enjoys varied, practical work and travelling to different sites
- Has an interest in environmental science, health, or workplace safety
- Is keen to learn, develop technical skills and progress long-term
- Enjoys problem-solving and producing clear, technical reports, professional, friendly and reliable
Essential Requirements:
- Degree (or near completion) in a relevant subject such as environmental science, health & safety, science or a related discipline
- Full UK driving licence and confidence driving regularly
- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Ability to successfully complete training courses, audits and exams
- Methodical approach with strong communication skills