Environmental Manager/Consents Manager

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Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
Lead environmental and consenting aspects of design-and-build projects across sectors.
25 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Architecture
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Construction Services
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Water
Environment
Buildings
Transport
Utilities
Role
What you would be doing
client engagement
planning coordination
business development
stakeholder engagement
project management
team collaboration
  • Actively engage in key client relationships, lead by example creating cross selling opportunities for the wider business.
  • Leading on the coordination and delivery of planning / environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental and planning outcomes – with a strong understanding of the D&B process.
  • Work closely with existing and established Arcadis colleagues across our Global Business Arcadis
  • Strong business development, create project opportunities and lead delivery of projects to build our portfolio in the D&B Sector – but also working closely with the upstream Environmental and Planning upstream work.
  • Engaging with consultees and stakeholders
  • Raise awareness of our services, winning new opportunities and building new contacts.
  • Managing projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
What you bring
report writing
project management
consultation
commercial forecasting
chartered
environmental
  • Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills with experience in reviewing the work of others to ensure quality
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary co-ordination and leadership of projects, with good project management and technical skills
  • Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators and stakeholders
  • Commercial expertise, including forecasting, project management and quality assurance
  • Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably with chartered status or working towards
  • Experience across a range of project types
  • Excellent working knowledge of the environmental and consenting process, from EIA practices and procedures, including case law, and a solid understanding of environmental and sustainability principles and environmental technical specialisms
  • Strong experience of working with Contractors and influencing sustainability through design
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
  • Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
  • Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
  • Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
  • Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
  • Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Culture + Values
  • People First
  • Collaboration
  • Client Success
  • Integrity
  • Sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
  • Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
  • 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
  • 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
  • Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
Inclusion & Diversity
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
  • Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
  • GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths
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Environmental Manager/Consents Manager at Arcadis in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom