Associate Director EIA, Solar and battery

Blue Community; Leeds, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Associate Director of Environmental Impact Assessment to lead innovative renewable energy projects. This role is pivotal in managing environmental assessments for solar initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and sustainability goals. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving projects from strategy development to feasibility studies. Join a forward-thinking company in Leeds and be part of a team dedicated to advancing the renewable energy sector, where your expertise will significantly impact the future of sustainable projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading EIAs for renewable projects.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee EIAs for renewable and solar projects.
• Manage environmental inputs throughout all project stages.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Project Management

Renewable Energy Expertise

Solar Sector Knowledge

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Relevant Professional Certification

Job description

Job Opportunity: Associate Director of EIA at AECOM

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Join AECOM in Leeds, where you can grow your career. We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to join our Environment & Sustainability business. The role focuses on delivering an expanding portfolio of renewables and net zero projects, with a particular emphasis on the solar sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and oversee EIAs for renewable and solar projects.
2. Manage environmental inputs throughout all project stages, from early strategy development and site identification to feasibility and optioneering studies.

Locations:

Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington

Project Portfolio:

Currently working on numerous solar farm and battery applications of various sizes, from 1MW schemes to some of Europe's largest solar farms. This includes 14 UK solar projects classified as Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs), such as Sunnica Energy Farm, Longfield Solar Farm, Gate Burton Energy Park, East Yorkshire Solar Farm, Fenwick Solar Farm, Tillbridge Solar Farm, and Fosse Green Energy.

We are well positioned to secure new projects in the renewable energy sector.

Job Details:

• Type: Permanent
• Employment: Full-time