EIA Technical Director

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

Job summary

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy in Cardiff is seeking an experienced EIA Technical Director. The role involves managing various water-related projects and producing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). Candidates should have a degree in a relevant discipline, extensive experience in EIA, and strong project management skills. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including flexible working opportunities and professional membership support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related discretionary bonuses

Company Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Clear career progression routes

Financial support for professional membership

Medical and healthcare plans

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience producing EIAs for various water environments.
• Proficiency in EIA regulations and the UK Planning System.
• Experience leading projects and teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Project management

GIS software

Communication skills

Numeracy skills

Education

Initial Degree in a numerate or environmental discipline

Master's Degree in a relevant environmental or numerate 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