Principal Environmental Consultant

Description

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.

• 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;
• Taking a lead role in business development through the engagement with their own professional networks and the development of their own.
• 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.
• Preparation of tenders including obtaining quotes from subcontractors and preparation of fee proposals.
• Preparation and review of written technical reports for approval by Project Directors.
• Managing the delivery of large and complex projects both including client and subcontractor management, project budgets, programme and invoicing.
• Assisting the Technical Director with the management of the team including finance and budgeting; business planning and forecasting;

Requirements

Are you an established Environmental Consultant, EIA practitioner, project manager environmental planner looking to take the next big career move within EIA & onshore renewables?

• In-depth understanding of the planning and environmental assessment legislations across the UK.
• Experience of line management (or a desire to do so) and mentoring of junior staff.
• Be able to work calmly under pressure and to juggle competing demands effectively.
• Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
• 6 or more years experience in an environmental discipline.
• 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.

Benefits

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.

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.

• Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including employee assistance programme, cycle to work & tax-free childcare scheme.
• A flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit both candidate & business needs.
• 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.
• 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.
• £45,000 - £55,000 per annum + bonus
• A fully supportive environment where you will be actively encouraged to be innovative and collaborative.
• Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme; Paid out in each of the last two years.
• Fulltime permanent
• Benefits Hub, offering a range of Employee Discounts & Rewards.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance