Job Responsibilities :
• 3-8 years' experience in conducting EIA, and Environmental Desk Assessments, Environmental consenting and permitting, environmental management plans for Infrastructure projects in accordance with UK environment regulations. Field work experience will be preferable.
• A comprehensive understanding of environmental systems and the assessment methods for EIA.
• Commercial awareness including the ability to deliver a defined scope of work against agreed budgets and programme.
• Assist and as required lead, implement and manage all aspects of environmental assessments for infrastructure development projects in accordance with UK environmental regulations.
• Develop commercial proposals for bids and enquiries and support junior staff to contribute to the bidding process.
• Effectively delegate tasks and activities to intermediate and junior staff and providing technical and supervisory guidance on assigned tasks.
• Assist with and, as necessary, taking a lead role in the development of proposals, qualification documents and other business development related activities.
Candidate Specifications :
• Post Graduate Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or science subject (e.g. geology, geosciences, chemistry, environmental science , sustainability and hydrogeology).
• Organisation, collation and assessment of desk-based information as part of Desk Studies
• Have demonstrable ability to effectively communicate environment issues, approaches and solutions pragmatically with project managers, engineers, designers, and clients.
• Is capable of organising and managing large / strategic environmental projects.
• Can motivate, mentor, and provide guidance to junior members of the environmental team.
• Has excellent project management skills, including technical delivery, management of finances, client liaison and programme delivery on complex and/or multi-disciplinary projects.
• Combines excellent organisational, technical, numerical and communication skills to demonstrate logical thinking and concise reporting.
• Knowledge of QGIS is preferrable.
• Excellent working knowledge and demonstrable understanding of relevant planning and environmental legislation, and technical guidance and industry standards / best practice, particularly in relation to the preparation of EIAs.
