Associate Director Environment

slihrms; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced environmental professional to lead and coordinate environmental work for major infrastructure projects in Manchester. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, deliver EIAs, and mentor colleagues while developing new business for the team.

The role offers hybrid working and a commitment to ongoing professional development, with opportunities to influence project outcomes and environmental performance.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject.
• Chartered experience and working on major infrastructure projects.
• Post-graduate experience, ideally within a consultancy environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental expertise.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in commercial coordination and project management.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to work from AtkinsRéalis or client offices.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of environmental work by multi-disciplinary teams.
• Line-manage a team of environmental professionals.
• Support commercial and resource management of projects, bids and local teams.
• Promote high standards of environmental performance in engineering projects.
• Collate and edit information to provide clear reports.
• Perform own work to high standards and review others' work on time and budget.
• Manage clients' needs in a professional manner.
• Lead and support bid preparation and develop new business areas.
• Undertake CPD per professional institute requirements.

Skills

Environmental coordination

EIA leadership

Team leadership

Report writing

Client management

Commercial coordination

CPD / professional development

Education

Degree or Masters in environmental or related discipline

Chartered experience (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Planning a better future for our communities. 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 approximately 620 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. We are looking for an individual with practical experience of environmental coordination, assessment and management to join our team in Manchester. Key clients in this region include National Highways, Network Rail, Transport for the North, Anglian Water, Environment Agency, Transport for Greater Manchester, WYCA and a number of local authorities.

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.
• Line managing a team of environmental professionals.
• Supporting team leaders and practice management with the commercial and resource management of projects, bids and local teams.
• 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 skilled, 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 and working major infrastructure projects.
• Relevant post‑graduate experience (ideally within a consultancy environment).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical expertise.
• Experience of leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.
• Experience in commercial coordination and project management.
• 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 allowance 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