Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate EIA Director to lead environmental assessments for large-scale infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects that contribute to the UK’s net zero goals, including energy generation, strategic rail, and portside developments. Collaborating with a talented team, you will manage resources, mentor staff, and promote sustainability initiatives. Join a dynamic firm that values diversity and offers a flexible, inclusive work environment with comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about environmental impact and project management, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing EIA projects and familiarity with environmental assessment methods.
• Professional membership and Chartered Environmentalist status are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary environmental inputs and prepare EIA screening letters.
• Work with design teams to identify environmental constraints and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Environmental Assessment Methods

Education

Relevant Environmental Degree (Masters preferred)

Job description

Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment, Nottingham

Client: AECOM

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3cfc8b4338f2

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

Are you passionate about improving the environmental performance of infrastructure development projects? If so, we’d love to hear from you at AECOM. We are recruiting experienced Environmental Consultants to join as an Associate EIA Director. Our Environment & Sustainability business has over 650 staff across the UK and Ireland, with flexible location options including our offices in Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington.

We welcome interest from candidates seeking part-time or full-time roles.

As an Associate EIA Director, you will lead multidisciplinary environmental inputs to large-scale development projects that support the UK’s net zero goals, including:

• Energy generation projects (carbon capture, hydrogen, renewables)
• Energy distribution and transmission (including international connectors)
• Strategic rail projects
• Highway and greenway projects
• Portside regeneration developments
• Other sectors like ecommerce, minerals, water, defence, aviation, commercial, residential, and industrial

You will work across various consenting regimes and collaborate daily with technical experts within our Environmental Impact team, aligning with our ESG strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead: Manage multidisciplinary environmental inputs, prepare EIA screening letters, Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, review specialist chapters, manage resources and budgets.
• Collaborate: Work with design teams to identify environmental constraints, develop mitigation strategies, and deliver benefits.
• Create: Support business development, proposals, and technical projects.
• Inspire: Mentor and develop staff.
• Champion: Promote AECOM’s environmental services internally and externally.

Qualifications

To succeed, you should demonstrate experience in managing EIA projects, familiarity with environmental assessment methods, planning legislation, stakeholder engagement, and project management. A relevant environmental degree (preferably Masters), professional membership, Chartered Environmentalist status, and experience with DCO/TWAO regimes are required. Willingness to travel and interest in staff management are also important.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For applicants requiring accommodations, please contact us at [emailprotected].

About AECOM: We are a global infrastructure firm delivering services across transportation, water, energy, and environment sectors, committed to sustainability and innovation. Join us to grow your career in a flexible, inclusive environment with comprehensive benefits.