Principal/Associate Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant (EIA)
Location: Birmingham
Salary / Benefits: Negotiable dependant on level of experience plus package including Flexible / Remote working opportunities, a defined contribution pension, Annual bonus schemes and much more.
Summary
One of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms is looking to hire an experienced Principal or Associate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) with an excellent track record and practical experience of delivering and project managing EIA projects to join their team.
Current projects include sustainable energy projects (solar, wind energy and hydro-electric schemes) as well as novel fuel production and energy storage projects, major motorway junction improvements and other highways schemes, nationally significant rail projects, master planning at MoD sites, infrastructure and pipeline projects for water companies, including a large reservoir proposal, and coastal defence projects for the Environment Agency.
This is an excellent development opportunity for an experienced candidate looking to progress their career to the next level in a fast paced and exciting industry. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, lead and coordinate Environmental Impacts Assessments and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business and mentor others in the team.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an environmental discipline, is likely to be chartered, and have a comprehensive understanding of all the technical expertise required for the preparation and management of EIAs and the environmental assessment of large infrastructure projects. We offer ongoing career development through a portfolio of training and development activities as well as strong mentoring support designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.
Your purpose:
- Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams including EIA, options appraisals and environmental assessments.
- Project managing teams of environmental professionals.
- Responsibility for programme and commercial management aspects of projects including budget control.
- Champion high standards of environmental performance within multidisciplinary engineering projects, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental outcomes.
- Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, on time and to budget.
- Able to manage clients' needs in a confident, professional manner.
- Lead on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team.
- Undertake Continual Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with requirements of chosen professional institute.
- Mentoring and assisting with staff development.
What you can bring:
- Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject.
- Experience working on the delivery of EIAs for major infrastructure projects.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the UK EIA process and associated legislation.
- Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.
- Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
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