Environmental Management and Assessment Lead

Waterman Aspen; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental management seeks an Environmental Management and Assessment Lead to join their West Midlands team. This role involves leading sustainability initiatives, managing EIA processes, and collaborating with clients on large-scale projects. The successful candidate will support career development, receive a competitive salary, and enjoy generous benefits including annual leave and health insurance.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits

Paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental assessments and sustainability.
• Strong knowledge in ecology, air quality, and carbon management.
• Expertise in UK planning and environmental permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability initiatives for infrastructure projects.
• Oversee Environmental Impact Assessments and manage teams.
• Establish client and stakeholder engagement for environmental goals.

Skills

Environmental Management

Sustainability Initiatives

Project Management

Client Engagement

Carbon Management

Technical Environmental Knowledge

Education

Chartered Membership (CEnv, IEMA)

Job description

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Environmental Management and Assessment Lead, West Midlands

Client: Waterman Aspen

Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7ff5a84566af

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.06.2025

Expiry Date: 13.08.2025

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Environmental Management & Sustainability: Leading sustainability initiatives for large-scale infrastructure projects, integrating sustainability into design and delivery.
• EIA Coordination: Overseeing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring environmental considerations are incorporated into project plans.
• Planning & Consents: Securing environmental permits and consents within the UK planning system.
• Environmental Permitting: Managing permits, ensuring compliance, and liaising with regulatory bodies under Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR).
• Technical Environmental Knowledge: Applying expertise in ecology, air quality, noise, landscape, water, and sustainability disciplines like Carbon, BREEAM, CEEQUAL.
• Carbon Management: Developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies throughout project lifecycles.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Managing relationships with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to align environmental and sustainability goals.
• Project Management: Leading environmental and sustainability workstreams, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline adherence.
• Leadership & Team Management: Mentoring and managing environmental and sustainability professionals.
• Business Development: Winning work streams through pre-positioning and bid development.
• Chartered Membership: 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.
• Lifecycle Assessment: Familiarity with sustainability metrics and carbon footprint analysis tools.
• Environmental Law: Understanding of relevant environmental laws and regulations.
• Low-Carbon Technologies: Exposure to renewable energy and low-carbon solutions.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried employee, you’ll receive a competitive salary based on experience and location, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (plus up to 5 days optional purchase), plus public holidays (based on a 40-hour week, pro-rata for part-time)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits
• One paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day for volunteering