Associate Director - Environmental Impact Assessment

AECOM; St Albans; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate EIA Director, where you will lead multidisciplinary environmental projects that drive infrastructure development towards net zero targets. This role offers the chance to work flexibly within a dynamic team, managing EIA projects and collaborating with technical experts to create sustainable solutions across various sectors. With a commitment to diversity and professional growth, this opportunity allows you to make a tangible impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing EIA projects and environmental assessment methods.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary environmental inputs for large-scale development projects.
• Collaborate with design teams to identify environmental constraints.
• Develop business opportunities and technical bids.

Skills

EIA project management

Environmental assessment methods

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Project management

Education

Degree in Environmental Discipline

Masters in Environmental Discipline

Chartered Environmentalist Status

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers, and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

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 working across the UK and Ireland. As we are a national team, we are flexible in terms of location, including 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 either part-time or full-time roles.

As an Associate EIA Director, you'll lead and manage multidisciplinary environmental inputs to large-scale development projects that are transforming infrastructure and helping the UK achieve its net zero targets. This includes projects in energy generation (carbon capture, hydrogen, renewables), energy distribution, rail, highways, regeneration, and various sectors like ecommerce, minerals, water, defense, aviation, commercial, residential, and industrial sectors.

You will work across multiple consenting regimes (DCO, TCPA, TWA, hybrid Bill, etc.) and collaborate daily with technical experts within our Environmental Impact team. Our team is a founding member of the IEMA EIA Quality Mark, aligning with our ESG strategy.

Responsibilities include:

1. Lead: Managing multidisciplinary environmental inputs, preparing EIA screening letters, Scoping Reports, Environmental Statements, reviewing specialist chapters, managing resources, and project budgets.
2. Collaborate: Working with design teams to identify environmental constraints, develop solutions, and deliver benefits, in partnership with internal teams.
3. Create: Developing business opportunities, fee proposals, and technical bids.
4. Inspire: Supporting staff development and mentoring.
5. Champion: Promoting AECOM's environmental services internally and externally.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

1. Proven experience managing EIA projects, environmental assessment methods, and planning legislation.
2. Ability to work collaboratively within teams, coordinating technical inputs.
3. Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
4. Excellent report writing and technical review skills.
5. Project management experience, including resource and budget management.
6. Degree in a relevant environmental discipline (Masters preferred) and professional membership.
7. Willingness to travel occasionally.
8. Chartered Environmentalist status.
9. Interest in line management and mentoring.
10. Experience with DCO and/or TWAO regimes.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. For accommodations, contact us at [e-mail].

At AECOM, your growth and success are our priorities. Join us to work flexibly in a dynamic environment where your talents contribute to meaningful projects.