Associate/Associate Director/Technical Director Environmental Planning Consultant

Description

• Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information;
• Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, and collaborate with colleagues from other teams to prepare for changes in this, particularly relating to potential replacement of EIA and SEA;
• Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders;
• Provide industry recognised thought leadership, through publishing articles and guidance, speaking at events and being engaged in industry working groups.
• Co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with proposed projects across multiple sectors. Experience of co-ordinating DCOs would be advantageous;
• Provide a line management and mentoring role to more junior staff, and be closely involved in the recruitment and on-boarding process.
• Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information to different audiences;
• Conduct thorough reviews of EIA deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and regulations. This includes internal QA checks and detailed reviews on behalf of third parties
• Take ownership of business development and client relationship management in a specific sector of geography, working in collaboration with your wider Tetra Tech (or our companies) colleagues and BD strategies.
• Being engaged in leading weekly virtual team meetings and quarterly in person events, including being aware of team utilisation and programme priorities and recording/following up on team actions;
• Lead and oversee multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards;
• Prepare comprehensive EIA reports (including EIA Screening and Scoping studies) that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures;
• Effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and project developers.
• Develop and implement project plans, including scoping, data collection, impact assessment, and reporting;
• Work alongside the Head of EIA & Natural Capital and Head of Planning to provide technical and commercial expertise, in terms of being available to respond to queries from colleagues and clients, understanding commercial elements such as fee build up, profit margins, etc.

Requirements

• Proactive problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and analytically.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in conducting and managing EIA across a range of projects;
• Understanding of the planning and consenting process (including post consent) would be advantageous
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes and compliance;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively;
• Project management and direction skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks;
• Team management skills, including organisational, resourcing, training and staff development;
• Understand methodologies and tools to analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts;
• A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management or a related field;
• Be competent, or enthusiastic to learn an additional technical specialism in the following areas: Strategic Environmental Assessment, sustainability, climate change, socio-economics and human health;
• Understanding and experience in natural capital, ecosystem services, ESG or sustainable finance aspects would be advantageous;
• Understand the bidding process, including go-no go decisions, contract reviews, supply chain management, cost and fee build up, public tenders and frameworks and consortium building;
• Bring a demonstrable knowledge of and recognised profile in at least one development sector, along with a notable set of professional contacts;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance