Environmental Consultant

CleanTech Talent; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension schemes

Annual discretionary performance bonus

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Tax-free childcare scheme

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

An established consultancy is seeking an EIA Project Manager to lead projects addressing significant environmental challenges. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment while developing your skills and career. With a focus on sustainable infrastructure, you will manage planning applications and environmental assessments, ensuring project success through effective client and subcontractor management. Enjoy a flexible hybrid working arrangement and be part of a team that values innovation and inclusivity. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to shaping the low-carbon economy and making a positive impact on society.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in environmental consultancy required.
• Strong understanding of UK planning and environmental assessment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning applications and environmental assessments for various projects.
• Prepare technical reports and manage project budgets and timelines.
• Engage in business development and client liaison activities.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)

Client Management

Report Writing

Business Development

Risk Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Direct message the job poster from CleanTech Talent

Transparent Hiring Solutions at CleanTech Talent | Co-Owner & Hiring Consultant

Are you an established project manager, EIA consultant or environmental planner looking to take the next big career move?

Want to work at the forefront of delivering the next generation of sustainable infrastructure and tackling some of the biggest environmental challenges facing our society?

A people and technical quality focused consultancy is seeking an EIA Project Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.

An unparalleled opportunity to develop your role and skills that fit with life balance, personal and professional ambitions. Be part of an inclusive approach to the running of business. Success achieved by solid relationships with established and new clients.

The Role - Environmental Consultant / EIA Project Manager

As a result of a growing and diverse pipeline of projects, our key client requires an EIA Project Manager to join their growing Environmental Assessment team.

As a Project Manager you will play a key role in supporting clients across a range of industries through the management of planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and other environmental assessments, across a variety of industry critical projects.

A flexible hybrid working arrangement to suit both employee & business needs is on offer.

Responsibilities

• The motivation to develop professionally with support by the business
• Technical assessments including desktop assessments
• Surveys and site visits as required.
• Manage the delivery of large and small projects including client and subcontractor management, project budgets, programme and invoicing.
• Identification and management of project risks with the support of senior staff.
• Prepare tenders including obtaining quotes from subcontractors and drafting of fee proposals for approval by senior staff.
• Preparation and review of written technical reports
• Business Development
• Client management and liaison and attendance at industry events
• Assisting with internal management and business processes including the tracking of business opportunities and team finances
• Mentoring opportunity available
• 3 or more years’ experience within an environmental consultancy
• Thrive in a consultancy environment
• The ability to work collaboratively with multifunctional team both internally and externally.
• Report writing skills and attention to detail.
• An understanding of the planning and environmental assessment legislations across the UK.
• Experience of identifying clients and undertaking business development activities would be an advantage.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

On Offer:

A unique offering with the benefits of a large company but in a small, collaborative and friendly environment.

• Competitive salary and other standard benefits including 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and pension schemes
• A flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Annual discretionary company performance bonus scheme (which has been paid out in each of the last two years)
• Flexible benefits scheme to suit you, including employee assistance programme, cycle to work & tax-free childcare scheme.
• Benefits Hub, offering a range of Employee Discounts & Rewards.
• Opportunity to shape and develop your career
• A modern, friendly and supportive work environment including a clear progression path to the next level of professional development.
• A fully supportive environment
• Actively encouraged to be innovative and collaborative.
• An opportunity to work and lead on a wide variety of cutting-edge projects, addressing the big environmental challenges in the low-carbon economy and shaping the built environment for generations to come.

Next steps?

Please apply for a confidential call and more information or reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent.

CleanTech Talent are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services, Environmental Services, and Services for Renewable Energy