Jake Hawkey

Environmental Consultant / Account Manager, Argyll Environmental

Jake holds a BSc in Geography and an MSc in Environmental Management & Assessment, combining academic expertise with over a decade of hands-on industry experience.

He began his career with Argyll Environmental in 2011 as an environmental consultant, specialising in contaminated land and flood due diligence. This early work gave him invaluable insight into the practical challenges faced by property professionals navigating residential and commercial real estate transactions.

Over the years, Jake has advanced into leadership roles, including serving as Consultancy Manager, where he successfully managed and delivered a wide range of complex contaminated land projects. His commitment to knowledge-sharing extends beyond his consultancy work—he has been a guest lecturer at Brighton University, contributing to the Environmental Auditor Course in partnership with the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP).

Today, Jake is recognised for his ability to combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of client needs, helping to bridge the gap between environmental risk and real estate decision-making.

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Environmental investigations—assessing the condition of brownfield land

Practice Notes

This Practice Note outlines how a Suitable Qualified Person (SQP) can be appointed to assess contamination on brownfield sites using a Land Condition Record (LCR). It was produced in partnership with Argyll Environmental. It covers the meaning of brownfield land, the National Quality Mark Scheme, the meaning of SQP and LCR, appointing a SQP, the purpose and benefits of LCR and other ways of assessing brownfield land.

Environment

Environmental investigations—intrusive site investigations

Practice Notes

This Practice Note explains what intrusive (phase 2) site investigations are and when they may be used. It covers the objectives of an intrusive site investigation, the circumstances in which they may be required and how they should be carried out.

Environment

Environmental investigations—phase 1 environmental audits

Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides information on phase 1 environmental audits. It was produced in partnership with Argyll Environmental. It covers when and why phase 1 environmental audits should be carried out, the different types, what they involve, who they should be carried out by, the typical costs, time frames and likely next steps.

Environment

Environmental risk—environmental risk assessment

Practice Notes

This Practice Note outlines how environmental risk is calculated, and how to assess hazards and evaluate risks. It covers what is environmental risk assessment (ERA), criteria for risk assessment, hazard identification, hazard assessment, and risk evaluation.

Environment