Associate / Associate Director Environmental Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom seeks a senior environmental professional to lead multi-disciplinary environmental work across EIA, options analyses and environmental management. You will coordinate teams, ensure high standards, and develop clear client-facing reports.

The role requires a Chartered environmental professional, extensive post-graduate consultancy experience, and proven leadership on major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject and chartered professional status.
• Extensive postgraduate experience, ideally in a consultancy environment.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical expertise.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and prepared to work from other AtkinsRéalis or client offices.
• Self-motivated with enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of environmental work by multi-disciplinary teams (EIA, options appraisals, environmental management).
• Champion high environmental performance within projects and influence development for optimal outcomes.
• Collate and edit information from diverse sources to produce clear, well-written reports.
• Manage own work to a high standard and review others’ outputs on time and budget.
• Manage client needs in a professional manner and build strong relationships.
• Support bid preparation and help develop new business areas for the team.
• Pursue Continual Professional Development in line with professional institute requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Report writing

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Environmental/science degree

Chartered professional

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments.

You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We’re proud to say it’s thanks to our people’s diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you’ll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone’s voice is valued and treated equally.

We’re passionate about what we do, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life.

As a key authority in our Environment Practice, you’ll shape places and spaces that matter across our key sectors, from Aviation, Cities & Development, to Education, Energy and Transportation, while transitioning our world to a zero-carbon future.

We’re facing our clients’ challenges head‑on, from climate change to rapid urbanisation, consumerisation, economic uncertainty, security threats, and technology‑driven change. It’s complex work, and our teams are up to the challenge. Join us and let’s deliver what’s right for people and the environment.

Your Role

• Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi‑disciplinary teams including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), options appraisals and environmental management.
• Champion high standards of environmental performance within multi‑disciplinary 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 skilled, professional manner.
• Spearhead and support on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team.
• Undertake Continual Professional Development in accordance with requirements of chosen professional institute.

About you

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject, with an established record as a Chartered professional.
• Extensive relevant post‑graduate experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Experience working major infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical expertise.
• Experience of leadership within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.
• 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.

Reward & 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.

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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.

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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 delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis_, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.