Environmental Planning Consultant

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

We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who wants to progress their career with a growing global consultancy, working on challenging and often ground-breaking projects. We have a considerable pipeline of work across sectors including renewables/energy, water/utilities, residential, defence, infrastructure, waste and minerals. You will be joining a growing team with an opportunity to engage and learn from a vast range of technical experts across our environmental, planning, sustainability and project management departments. Whilst you will be expected to support and manage a range of environmental co-ordination and EIA projects within a consultancy environment, the role will also provide the chance to broaden skills and experience within project management, business development and technical assessment areas. The role would offer an opportunity to influence and have an impact across the business, providing diversity and learning experiences and the opportunity for swift career progression.

Our Environmental Planning team has an established workload and excellent reputation, with high technical standards demonstrated through membership of IEMA’s EIA Quality Mark scheme, and thought leadership through involvement in industry working groups and presentations/conferences.

Responsibilities

As a Consultant, you will be responsible for supporting a broad spectrum of environmental planning, optioneering and impact assessment process for a variety of projects with support from more senior team members across ESP. You will be expected to demonstrate competence and expertise in more than one of the following:

1. Project Co-ordination Support:
   • Support the project manager across multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
   • Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information.
   • Help with implementing project plans, including screening, scoping, data collection, impact assessment, and reporting.
2. Environmental Impact Assessment:
   • Help to co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental and socio-economic impacts associated with proposed projects.
   • Working knowledge of the EIA Regulations and the stages. Familiarity with the DCO process would be advantageous.
   • Analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts.
   • Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance.
   • Collaborate with colleagues from other teams to understand data related to air and water quality, biodiversity, land use, transport, and other relevant parameters.
   • Understand various methodologies and tools to evaluate potential impacts and predict short-term and long-term consequences.
3. Stakeholder Engagement:
   • Effectively communicate and engage with internal and external stakeholders, including technical specialists, planners and project developers.
   • Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration throughout the assessment process.
4. Report Writing and Communication:
   • Prepare comprehensive reports (e.g. for EIA and SEA), that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures.
   • Present findings and recommendations to the EIA project manager and other relevant stakeholders as required.
   • Ensure reports and deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information to different audiences.
   • Conduct thorough reviews of deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements and regulations.
5. Technical specialism(s):
   • Be enthusiastic to learn an additional technical specialism in the following areas: climate change (adaptation and mitigation), socio-economic and human health, and natural capital assessments, Construction Environmental Management. Experience in these areas would be advantageous.

Requirements

• A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Ecology, or a related field.
• Experience in supporting EIA (including Screening and Scoping) across a range of projects and sectors.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes and compliance. Familiarity with the UK planning and consenting process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively.
• Project management skills, including the ability to be involved with multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and analytically.

Tetra Tech’s approach is to nurture and develop our people so there will be opportunities for professional development, training and mentoring. We have clearly defined career frameworks for each technical team so progression can be openly discussed and supported.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.

As a Consultant, you will play a vital role in assessing and mitigating the environmental impacts of projects, contributing to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Your expertise and commitment to high-quality assessments will ensure the protection of the environment and promote responsible decision-making.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

Additional Information

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