Director-EIA and Environmental Assessment and Management

Electus Recruitment Solutions; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a Technical Director to lead Environmental Impact Assessments across major infrastructure projects. The role offers significant opportunities for professional development and advancement in a respected environment. Expect responsibilities in driving thought leadership, ensuring technical excellence, and business development in a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Modern hybrid working pattern

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in directing and delivering complex EIA and EAM projects.
• Proven ability to strengthen technical leadership and governance across assessment disciplines.
• Significant experience in a consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead thought leadership initiatives to shape the market.
• Provide assurance and governance across EIA and EAM.
• Drive business growth by representing capabilities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Environmental Assessment Management (EAM)

Client-facing activities

Business development

Job description

Technical Director - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

What you will work on

Join a team delivering major UK Infrastructure impact assessments with genuine scope to grow your career. Shape environmental strategies across transport, water, and energy sectors, progressing towards a principal leadership role within a nationally respected consultancy.

Essential requirements

Demonstrable track record in directing and delivering complex Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Assessment Management (EAM) projects.

Proven ability to strengthen technical leadership, assurance, and governance across assessment disciplines.

Significant experience in a consultancy environment, including client-facing and business development activities.

Expertise in managing and expanding discipline capabilities and resources across regional teams.

What is in it for you

This role offers significant scope for professional development, leading technical excellence within the Infrastructure industry, supported by a modern hybrid working pattern.

Your role

Lead thought leadership initiatives to shape the market and introduce clients to innovative assessment approaches.

Provide assurance and governance across EIA and EAM to maintain high service quality and technical excellence.

Drive business growth by representing capabilities internally and externally to win and deliver client-focused projects.

Oversee specialist inputs and collaborativ...