Associate Director - EIA Renewables

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks an Associate Director for their Environmental Impact Assessment team. This role involves overseeing major projects in renewable energy and linear infrastructure, ensuring quality and compliance while fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive consultancy experience and strong project management skills. This is a flexible position with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Private medical and travel insurance

27 days annual leave plus CSR days

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Extensive consultancy experience in the environmental sector.
• Strong project and financial management skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead major projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Manage tenders and maintain client relationships.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support their professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Resolution

Project Management

Financial Management

Education

Chartered Environmentalist

Full Member of a Relevant Professional Institute

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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Associate Director - EIA Renewables, Bristol

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Client:

NSB Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

NSB Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a key leadership role within a highly regarded global consultancy. The team provides services across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on renewable energy and linear infrastructure projects, particularly in Wales and Southern UK.

As an Associate Director, you will oversee major projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high standards. You will foster client relationships and drive business growth.

Location - This role is flexible and can be based anywhere in the UK, with regular travel to project regions.

About the Opportunity

Joining the Impact Assessment team—part of a UK-wide Environmental Management team of 80+ professionals—you will contribute to key projects and shape strategic direction. You will manage projects in onshore wind, solar, and linear infrastructure, providing environmental guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Your passion for environmental and sustainability practices will be vital for positive project outcomes. You will set strategic direction, manage resources, and oversee budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead major projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage tenders and maintain client relationships to secure future business.
• Communicate effectively across all levels.
• Mentor junior colleagues and support their professional development.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ standards and project protocols.
• Understand contractual conditions and their impact on delivery.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other deliverables.
• Oversee project finances, ensuring profitability and client satisfaction.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Full Member (or Fellow) of a relevant professional institute and Chartered Environmentalist.
• Extensive consultancy experience in the environmental sector.
• Strong project and financial management skills, with quality control expertise.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Commitment to professional development and mentoring.

About the Company

Our client is a top-tier UK consultancy delivering solutions in building, transport, environment & health, and energy. They promote a collaborative and supportive work environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Private medical and travel insurance.
• 27 days annual leave plus CSR days and social activities.
• Ongoing training and career development.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with growth ambitions. We invite confidential inquiries to explore this role further.