EIA Technical Director

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in environmental management is seeking an experienced EIA Technical Director based near Newport, Wales. You will manage various water-related projects and produce Environmental Impact Assessments. Candidates should have extensive experience in EIAs, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related discretionary bonus scheme

Contributory Pension

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in producing Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Experience coordinating Environmental Assessments.
• Possess professional membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments

Project management

GIS software

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

UK Planning System

Education

Initial Degree in an environmental or numerate discipline

Master’s Degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline

Job description

Overview

Job Title: EIA Technical Director

Ref. No.: CJD230925D

Location: Based near Newport (South Wales)

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000

This is the ideal opportunity to join my client, an exciting, industry-leading Multidisciplinary Consultancy, renowned for its expertise across the entire water landscape. They are proactively searching for an experienced, capable EIA Technical Director, willing to take on a variety of challenging projects alongside a growing team of expert scientists and engineers, based near the diverse, historical city of Newport.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-related discretionary bonus scheme
• Contributory Pension
• 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 number of water-related projects, overseeing them in their entirety, 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 a variety of internal and external stakeholders to produce EIA
• Oversee the preparation and submission of planning applications for an array of projects
• Actively contribute to business development strategies

Required skills and experience

• A good Initial Degree (with an Upper Second Class Honours or higher) in an environmental or numerate discipline
• Extensive experience in producing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) in relation to a number of characteristically-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
• Excellent understanding of flood management and drainage strategies/systems and their uses
• Highly 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 skills and experience

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

• Excellent time management and organisation skills

How to apply

If you are interested in the role of EIA Technical Director, please do not hesitate to contact the Hydrology Team at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.