Associate/Associate Director - Environment

slihrms; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working culture

Career development & training

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an experienced environmental professional to lead coordination and delivery of EIA and related environmental work in Scotland. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams to drive environmental outcomes, mentor colleagues, and engage with clients across energy, transport and defence sectors.

The role offers flexible/hybrid working arrangements and development opportunities through training and mentoring to progress your career in a fast-paced industry.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or related discipline.
• Chartered status.
• Experience with major infrastructure projects and EIA processes.
• Leadership experience in multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to work at other AtkinsRéalis or client locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of environmental work (EIA, options appraisals, environmental management).
• Champion high environmental standards within multidisciplinary projects.
• Collate and edit information from multiple sources for clear reports.
• Conduct own work to a high standard and review others’ work to budget and deadlines.
• Manage clients’ needs in a confident, professional manner.
• Lead bid preparation and develop new business areas for the team.
• Engage in CPD per professional institute requirements.

Skills

Environmental leadership

Environmental coordination

EIA process knowledge

Report writing

Client management

CPD commitment

Education

Degree or Masters in environmental/science

Chartered

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. Our UK Environment Practice is a vibrant network of people providing world class consultancy and advisory services. We care about outcomes for our clients and the unprecedented challenges they face including climate change, social inclusion and rapid urbanisation. The work we do is important and influential: it shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better decisions and to deliver their projects in a world of disruption and change. Great ideas come from great people when they collaborate and this is our core strength. Due to continued growth and projects we are looking for an individual with practical experience of environmental coordination, assessment and management/EIA to join our team in Scotland, While access to our Glasgow or Edinburgh office is preferable, applicants from outside of the central belt will be considered. We are able to arrange flexible working to suit the right individual. Key clients in this region include the energy, transport and defence sectors. This is an excellent career development opportunity for an experienced candidate looking to progress their career to the next level in a fast paced and exciting industry. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, lead and coordinate Environmental Impacts Assessments (EIA) and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business and mentor colleagues in the team. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an environmental or related discipline and have a comprehensive understanding of all the technical expertise required for an EIA. We offer ongoing career development through a portfolio of training and development activities as well as strong mentoring support designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.

Your role

• Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams including EIA, options appraisals and environmental management.
• Champion high standards of environmental performance within multidisciplinary engineering projects, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental outcomes.
• Collate and edit information from a range of sources to provide clear, well written reports.
• Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, on time and to budget.
• Able to manage clients' needs in a confident, professional manner.
• Lead and support on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team.
• Undertake Continual Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with requirements of chosen professional institute.

About you

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject.
• Chartered.
• Experience working major infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical expertise.
• Experience of leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.
• Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is de