EIA Technical Director

Penguin Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Cardiff is seeking an experienced EIA Technical Director. You will manage high-profile water-related projects, produce and review EIA chapters, and liaise with stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree, extensive EIA experience, and excellent communication skills, with the role offering a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related discretionary bonuses

Company Pension Scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Possibility to buy/sell leave days

Flexible working opportunities

Clear career progression routes

Financial support for professional membership

Medical and healthcare plans

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• A good Initial Degree with an Upper Second Class Honours or higher in a numerate or environmental discipline.
• Extensive experience producing Environmental Impact Assessments for various water environments.
• Demonstrable experience in coordinating Environmental Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of water-related projects from inception to delivery.
• Produce and review key EIA chapters for various projects.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders for EIA production.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

GIS software packages

Excellent communication

Project management

Numerate skills

Education

Initial Degree in a numerate or environmental discipline

Master's Degree in a relevant environmental discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: EIA Technical Director
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading multidisciplinary consultancy with a diverse range of high-profile projects across the water sector. They are seeking an experienced EIA Technical Director to work on challenging projects with a growing team of scientists and engineers in Cardiff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related discretionary bonuses
• Company Pension Scheme
• Very generous annual leave entitlement
• Possibility to buy or sell annual leave days
• Flexible working opportunities
• Clear career progression routes
• Financial support in attaining professional membership, such as Chartered Status
• Medical and healthcare plans available
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of water-related projects, from initial inception through to successful delivery
• Produce, review, and amend key hydrological, water resource, and peat management Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) chapters for renewable energy, infrastructure, and transportation projects
• Liaise with and manage stakeholders, both internal and external to the company, to produce EIA
• Oversee the preparation and submission of planning applications for a number of projects
• Actively contribute to business development activities

Required skills and experience

• A good Initial Degree (with an Upper Second Class Honours or higher) in a numerate or environmental discipline
• Extensive experience in producing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for a number of different water environments (e.g. rivers, wetlands, etc.)
• Demonstrable experience of coordinating Environmental Assessments
• Excellent working knowledge of EIA regulations
• Highly proficient understanding of the UK Planning System
• High-level understanding of flood management and drainage strategies/systems
• Confident and competent in the use of GIS software packages
• Experience of leading/managing projects and/or a team of staff
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding numeracy skills
• Possess a full, valid UK driving licence and your own vehicle
• Willing to travel across the UK to undertake a variety of projects
• Possess professional membership of a relevant professional body (or actively working toward this)

Desirable

• Hold a Master’s (or higher) Degree in a relevant environmental or numerate discipline
• Excellent time management skills