Associate Consultant (EIA)

Location: London (Farringdon). Flexible working arrangements available.

Summary

My client is successful consultancy operating within the built environment and they are looking to hire an Associate Level EIA Specialist to join their team in London to support Planning Directors in delivering successful and profitable projects

The Associate Consultant (EIA) role will be integral to the continued growth of the team and the operation of the team on a day to-day basis, key activities will include:

- Assisting with the management of the Impact Management Team - workload management, resourcing, line management, financial management
- Undertaking quality assurance of technical work - Environmental Impact Assessments in line with the EIA Regulations and a range of related outputs such as EIA Screening and Scoping
- Requests, ES Addendums and Statements of Conformity, taking account of:o Industry best practice o Local requirements and strategy o Client requirements
- Project management of larger projects including taking responsibility from inception through to completion of large and sometimes complex projects - including management of multidisciplinary teams, drafting of documents and advising on EIA strategy for both TCPA and DCO schemes
- Representing Iceni and their clients at project team meetings
- Engaging with a range of stakeholders including local authority officers, community groups, statutory consultees and other service providers and bodies
- Keep informed about relevant planning and environmental policy and best practice approaches to undertaking impact assessments. This may involve attending external events for training and marketing
- Assisting with business planning and marketing including identifying opportunities and gaps in the market
- Business development
- Helping Iceni maintain its IEMA Quality Mark accreditation;
- Drafting fee proposals and tenders

Candidate Criteria for this Associate Consultant (EIA) Role

- A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in an environmental or planning consultancy or public sector environment or closely related professional field.
- A degree or master's degree in one of the following subject areas, accredited to a the relevant professional body:
- Good knowledge of current and emerging Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) legislation and current professional best practice
- Working knowledge of current and emerging Town Planning legislation, policy and professional best practice
- Working knowledge of current and emerging environmental and planning legislation and policy, including the Habitat Regulations, Environmental Act and Level Up and Regeneration Act
- Ability to manage a team on large-scale projects and autonomously manage smaller projects (Essential)
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Package
- Ability to contribute pro-actively to the operational management of a team including people and workload management and implementation of financial procedures (Essential)
- Hold right to work in UK for at least 2 continuous years;
- A full driving licence or other means of visiting sites in a timely and responsive manner.

Salary: Between £55,000- £65,000 negotiable dependent on experience plus package including;

- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- 9% Pension Contributions
- Flexible & Hybrid Working
- Health Cash Plan
- 25 days holiday with option purchase up to 5 more
- Amazing Social events (including ski trips & more)

Apply now for further details and immediate consideration for this Associate Consultant (EIA) role

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