Lead EIA & DCO Consultant – National Infrastructure

Stantec; Bristol; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Gym membership and wellness benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Stantec is seeking a Principal EIA - DCO Consultant to lead Environmental Impact Assessments for Development Consent Orders and major infrastructure projects from Bristol, London or Reading. You will coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, develop environmental assessment strategies and deliver Environmental Statements while advising clients on DCO processes.

With a strong background in EIA and DCOs, you will manage complex projects, mentor colleagues, and support business development while

Formación

• Significant experience in EIA, environmental consultancy or a closely related discipline, ideally within major infrastructure and consenting projects.
• Demonstrable experience contributing to or leading EIA for DCO applications and nationally significant infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of the DCO consenting process under the Planning Act 2008, including preparation and submission of application documentation.
• Experience preparing, coordinating or reviewing Environmental Statements, scoping reports and supporting environmental assessment documentation.
• Good understanding of UK EIA legislation, planning policy and relevant guidance.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and managing interfaces between environmental topics, project design and consenting requirements.
• Ability to identify environmental risks and develop mitigation strategies with practical client guidance.
• Strong project management skills including budgets, resources and programmes.
• Experience engaging with clients, statutory consultees, regulators and local authorities throughout the process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; commercial awareness and client development.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive and solution-focused with commitment to sustainable development.
• A relevant degree in environmental science, environmental planning, geography or related.
• Membership of IEMA or similar is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for Development Consent Order (DCO) applications and other major infrastructure projects.
• Manage EIA workstreams throughout the consenting lifecycle, from early project development and scoping through assessment, consultation, Environmental Statement preparation and submission.
• Support the development and delivery of environmental assessment strategies aligned with Planning Act 2008 and related guidance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs to ensure robust, proportionate assessments.
• Lead the preparation, review and QA of Environmental Statements, scoping reports and related materials.
• Provide technical advice on environmental impacts, mitigation and risks for clients.
• Advise clients and project teams on DCO processes, EIA requirements and programme considerations.
• Coordinate responses to consultation feedback and representations; assist with additional information requests.
• Contribute to examination documentation and support through the Examination stage of the DCO process.
• Liaise with clients, planning consultants, statutory consultees, regulators and local authorities.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and quality to meet timescales and commercial expectations.
• Identify environmental risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Build strong client relationships and identify opportunities for further work.
• Contribute to bids, tenders and business development; mentor junior colleagues.
• Collaborate with planning, environmental and engineering disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

Conocimientos

EIA

DCO

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring

Business development

Educación

Environmental science / planning / geography

Descripción del empleo

Stantec is seeking a Principal EIA - DCO Consultant to lead Environmental Impact Assessments for Development Consent Orders and major infrastructure projects from Bristol, London or Reading. You will coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, develop environmental assessment strategies and deliver Environmental Statements while advising clients on DCO processes.

With a strong background in EIA and DCOs, you will manage complex projects, mentor colleagues, and support business development while