Environmental Management and Assessment Lead

Waterman Aspen; Derby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Derby seeks an Environmental Management and Assessment Lead. This role requires extensive experience in EIA, environmental management, and stakeholder engagement, along with a strong understanding of UK planning regulations. You will work on diverse projects, leading teams and ensuring sustainability goals are met. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave with additional options

Company pension contribution

Paid community volunteer day

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives for large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Extensive experience overseeing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
• Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and environmental consents.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental management and sustainability workstreams.
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee compliance with environmental regulations and permitting.

Skills

Environmental Management & Sustainability

EIA Coordination

Planning & Consents

Environmental Permitting

Technical Environmental Knowledge

Carbon Management

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Leadership & Team Management

Business Development

Education

Chartered Membership (e.g., CEnv, IEMA)

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as Environment Management and Assessment Lead will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment team and you can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• Environmental Management & Sustainability: Proven experience leading sustainability initiatives for large-scale infrastructure projects, with a deep understanding of integrating sustainability into design and delivery.
• EIA Coordination: Extensive experience overseeing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring environmental considerations are effectively integrated into project plans.
• Planning & Consents: Strong knowledge of the UK planning system, with experience securing environmental consents & permits for infrastructure projects.
• Environmental Permitting: Practical understanding of Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR), including managing permits, ensuring compliance, and liaising with regulatory bodies.
• Technical Environmental Knowledge: A solid understanding of key technical disciplines under EIA, such as ecology, air quality, noise, landscape, water and sustainability sub disciplines e.g. Carbon, BREEAM, CEEQUAL.
• Carbon Management: Knowledge of developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies across project lifecycles, including embedded and operational carbon.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Experience managing relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on environmental and sustainability goals.
• Project Management: Proven ability to lead environmental and sustainability workstreams within scope, budget, and timelines, while delivering high-quality results.
• Leadership & Team Management: Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience managing teams of environmental and sustainability professionals.
• Business Development – proven track record of winning work streams via pre-positioning and developing winning bids
• Chartered Membership: Holding or working towards chartership (e.g., CEnv, IEMA).
• Sustainable Construction: Experience with green infrastructure and sustainable construction practices.
• Climate Resilience: Knowledge of climate resilience and adaptation strategies for infrastructure projects.
• Lifecycle Assessment: Familiarity with lifecycle assessment, sustainability metrics, and carbon footprint analysis tools.
• Environmental Law: Understanding of environmental law and regulatory processes related to infrastructure development.
• Low-Carbon Technologies: Exposure to renewable energy and low-carbon technologies applicable to infrastructure projects.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community