Environmental Planning Consultant

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Environmental Planning Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging projects across various sectors including renewables and infrastructure. You will engage with technical experts, manage environmental assessments, and contribute to sustainable development. The position emphasizes professional growth with clear career pathways and flexible working options to promote work/life balance. If you are passionate about environmental protection and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development and training

Mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Experience supporting EIA processes across diverse projects and sectors.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and UK planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental planning and impact assessments for various projects.
• Prepare detailed reports conveying assessment findings and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Report Writing

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences

Master’s degree in Ecology

Job description

Job Description

Tetra Tech Europe is an industry-leading multi- and multi-disciplinary consultancy. We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Planning (predominantly Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)) Consultant to support the growth of our UK-based Environment, Sustainability & Planning (ESP) team and the wider business.

We seek a talented, motivated individual eager to advance their career within a growing global consultancy, working on challenging projects across sectors including renewables, water utilities, residential, defense, infrastructure, waste, and minerals. You will join a dynamic team, engaging with technical experts across environmental, planning, sustainability, and project management disciplines. The role involves supporting and managing environmental coordination and EIA projects, with opportunities to develop skills in project management, business development, and technical assessments. This position offers the chance to influence business outcomes, gain diverse experiences, and progress swiftly in your career.

Our Environmental Planning team boasts an established workload and excellent reputation, demonstrated by membership of IEMA’s EIA Quality Mark scheme and active involvement in industry groups and conferences.

Responsibilities

As a Consultant, your responsibilities include supporting environmental planning, optioneering, and impact assessments for various projects, with guidance from senior team members. You should demonstrate expertise in more than one of the following areas:

1. Project Coordination Support:
   • Assist project managers across multiple projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
   • Coordinate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors for data collection and collaboration.
   • Support implementation of project plans, including screening, scoping, impact assessment, and reporting.
2. Environmental Impact Assessment:
   • Coordinate comprehensive assessments of environmental and socio-economic impacts.
   • Understand EIA regulations and stages; familiarity with the DCO process is advantageous.
   • Analyze data, assess risks, and suggest mitigation measures.
   • Stay updated with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
   • Collaborate with colleagues on parameters like air/water quality, biodiversity, and land use.
   • Utilize methodologies and tools to evaluate impacts and predict consequences.
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including specialists and project developers.
   • Maintain positive relationships to ensure transparency and collaboration.
4. Report Writing and Communication:
   • Prepare detailed reports conveying assessment findings and mitigation strategies.
   • Present findings to project managers and stakeholders.
   • Ensure reports are accurate, well-structured, and clear.
   • Review deliverables for quality and compliance.
5. Technical Specialisms:
   • Willingness to learn additional technical areas such as climate change, socio-economic assessments, or construction environmental management. Experience in these areas is a plus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Management, Ecology, or related fields.
• Experience supporting EIA processes across diverse projects and sectors.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and UK planning processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong project management skills, ability to handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Proactive problem-solving, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.

We support professional development, training, and mentoring, with clear career pathways. Flexible working options, including reduced hours and flexible schedules, are available to promote work/life balance.

As a Consultant, you will contribute to sustainable development by assessing and mitigating environmental impacts, ensuring responsible decision-making and environmental protection.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, age, gender identity, belief, marital status, parental status, or other protected characteristics, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

Additional Information

• Organization: 784 WYG
• Requisition #78400001417