Principal Environmental Consultant

Overview

Lead EIA and consenting projects, manage teams, develop business in renewable sector.

Key Responsibilities

• technical leadership
• risk management
• project delivery
• tender preparation
• report writing
• client management

Tasks

You will play a pivotal role in the development of the business, supporting the Technical Director EIA and their Senior Leadership Team in the management of large and complex projects and also in playing significant part in business development. -Provide technical leadership role in one or more environmental or planning specialisms and providing technical environmental & planning advice to clients in the renewable energy and other sectors. -Identification and management of project risks with the support of the Project Director. -Taking a lead role in business development through the engagement with their own professional networks and the development of their own. -Managing the delivery of large and complex projects both including client and subcontractor management, project budgets, programme and invoicing. -Preparation of tenders including obtaining quotes from subcontractors and preparation of fee proposals. -Assisting the Technical Director with the management of the team including finance and budgeting; business planning and forecasting; -Mentoring and advising junior staff (in a line management capacity where appropriate) and acting as a go to for technical advice; -Acting as a client account manager for larger clients ensuring that their needs are met and securing opportunities for repeat business; -Preparation and review of written technical reports for approval by Project Directors.

Requirements

• 6+ years
• line management
• report writing
• project management
• communication
• environmental legislation

What You Bring

Are you an established Environmental Consultant, EIA practitioner, project manager environmental planner looking to take the next big career move within EIA & onshore renewables? -Be able to work calmly under pressure and to juggle competing demands effectively. -In-depth understanding of the planning and environmental assessment legislations across the UK. -6 or more years experience in an environmental discipline. -Experience of line management (or a desire to do so) and mentoring of junior staff. -Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail. -Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multifunctional team both internally and externally. -Robust project management skills with a proven ability to plan and deliver works in line with budgets and programme deadlines.

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Benefits

Their team come to work knowing they are working for an organisation committed to growing and developing its people by offering an inspiring and supportive place to work. The position would be nominally based in the north Wales office, however, they offer a flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit both candidate & business needs. -£45,000 - £55,000 per annum + bonus -Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including employee assistance programme, cycle to work & tax-free childcare scheme. -The opportunity to shape and develop your career in modern, friendly and supportive work environment including a clear progression path to the next level of professional development. -A flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit both candidate & business needs. -A fully supportive environment where you will be actively encouraged to be innovative and collaborative. -Benefits Hub, offering a range of Employee Discounts & Rewards. -Flexible hybrid -An opportunity to work and lead on a wide variety of cutting-edge projects, addressing the big environmental challenges in the low-carbon economy and shaping the built environment for generations to come. -Fulltime permanent -Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme; Paid out in each of the last two years.

About Cleantech Talent

-Began by combining deep sector knowledge with a passion for sustainability. -Operate globally, offering transparent, data-driven hiring solutions for start-ups to large corporations. -Serve clients in renewable energy, environmental consultancies, and engineering firms, focusing on sustainable tech placement and green infrastructure roles. -Deliver tailored hiring solutions with a lean team recognized for their 'big capability' approach, blending personal service with global reach and deep domain expertise. -Project work includes placing senior engineers in renewable grid projects and recruiting software talent for environmental tech scale-ups.

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