Principal EIA Consultant

Description

• Undertaking your own work to an excellent standard, and reviewing the work of others
• Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers and colleagues
• Lead and support tender proposal/ bids - working as part of a project winning team
• Proactively managing selected projects or components of projects, taking responsibility for resource allocation, managing subcontractors and quality assurance
• Managing projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety
• Engaging with consultees and stakeholders
• Working in partnership with other members of the Impact Assessment Team across the UK
• Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams, influencing project development, and delivering optimal environmental outcomes

Requirements

• Practical working knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting process
• The ability to work as part of an established team, supervising members of staff as applicable
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills with experience in reviewing the work of others to ensure quality
• Desired: Knowledge and application experience of sustainability, waste or carbon assessments
• A valid UK driving licence
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably with chartered status or working towards
• Experience in multi-disciplinary co-ordination and leadership of projects, with good project management and technical skills
• Good knowledge of EIA practices and procedures and a solid understanding of environmental and sustainability principles and environmental technical specialisms
• Proven experience of managing and coordinating EIA screening and scoping activities and Environmental Statements including the technical review of specialist chapters
• Desired: Experience in the delivery of SEA and/ or Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) projects
• Experience across a range of project types, ideally within the energy, residential/mixed use/ regeneration sector, as well as in other major infrastructure projects including rail/ highways
• Developing outstanding reports - an ability to summarise and explain outcomes to non-technical audiences will be critical for this
• Commercial expertise, including forecasting, project management and quality assurance
• Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators and stakeholders

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance