We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic graduate, eager to begin their career in Environmental Consultancy to join Hollis.
Introducing an amazing opportunity for a Graduate Environmental Consultant. Join our well-established, expert teams and assist them in all aspects of environmental consulting. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the ongoing success and evolution of Hollis.
We’ll also enrol you onto our IEMA programme from the jump and start working towards professional membership.
Your day to day
- Write Phase 1 reports (relating to TDD instructions) and carry out site inspections.
- Opportunity to supervise UK wide site investigation work across a variety of projects.
- Assist with the design of scopes of work for environmental projects.
- Assist with the delivery of routine projects, with scope to work on more complex projects (with guidance).
- Assist with drafting the key client communications and fee proposals.
- Assist on site work.
- Manage your own time and workload.
- Communicate effectively with clients (written and verbal).
- Field queries from internal colleagues and provide robust advice.
- Complete accurate technical research and data gathering tasks.
- Draft high quality reports.
- Support business development and profile raising.
- Pro-actively learn from senior colleagues.
- Maintain awareness of current and evolving challenges in the sector.
- Independence around your workload and continuous professional learning.
- Respect company values and culture.
Skills and experience
- Degree or MSc in a related subject (e.g. Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Geography).
- Work experience in a commercial property environment is ideal, but not essential.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Clean driving licence (desired but not essential).
All about you
- You’re professional, self-motivated, enthusiastic, proactive, able to prioritise and multi-task with a can-do attitude.
- You are highly organised with the ability to balance tasks and ensure deadlines are met.
- You’re flexible and able work under pressure.
- You have a passion for the built environment.
We welcome applicants with language skills, and encourage employees to work abroad in our offices across Europe. At the same time, we recruit nationals from Europe to participate in UK training before relocating.
All about Hollis
We’re incredibly proud to have a long tradition of recruiting and nurturing future talent. 74 of our current employees started with us as graduates (11 are now directors), with the longest serving being with us for a whopping 25 years! We currently have 60 graduates, 23 apprentices and 10 placements across our different programmes, so you’ll be in the best hands to learn and evolve.
We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun! We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.
Our mission is to address complex challenges for our clients while expanding into new markets. Our environmental consultants collaborate closely with other teams, utilising our Hollis ‘One Team’ approach to deliver comprehensive, interdisciplinary solutions.
Do you want to be part of a relaxed and friendly working environment that nurtures your growth and encourages you to thrive?
Look no further, we’d love to hear from you!
About Hollis
Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate.
We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.
Being friendly and down-to-earth has always been crucial for us. We’ve consistently been rated by The Sunday Times, Property Week and Estates Gazette as a ‘best place to work’, and our employee-owned structure proves that we really do put our people first.
Day to day you’ll get to experience and test yourself on a great variety of challenges, with support, encouragement and learning all the way. We’ll help you shape and pursue your own career, making sure you have the training and opportunities you need to achieve your best. And you’ll find we take care of you in a whole range of ways that make Hollis a healthy and happy place to work. We have fun too, with away days and a lively social calendar.