Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant

Pell Frischmann Group Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal or Associate EIA Consultant to lead assessments, prepare environmental statements, and manage project teams. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in environmental consultancy and a strong understanding of UK environmental regulations. This role offers opportunities for business development and a collaborative working environment.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience working for private and public-sector developers on a range of development projects.
• Sound knowledge of the UK planning system and consents processes.
• Practical experience in all stages of Environmental Impact Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Prepare Environmental Statements and Management Plans.
• Manage technical input from across partner companies.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

Environmental Science degree or similar

Job description

We are looking to expand our Environment team in Manchester with a Principal or Associate EIA Consultant.

About the Role

Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team is growing and we are looking for an environmental professional to join our environment team with experience in environmental consultancy and environmental planning support across a range of sectors.

The Pell Frischmann team works on a diverse range of schemes and you will be involved with leading and contributing to environmental deliverables on a variety of projects from road, water, rail and housing sectors throughout the UK. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) have recently been undertaken for projects including highway improvement schemes, anaerobic digestion plants, energy from waste facilities, airport capacity expansion projects and regulated water sector schemes.

The role would also involve account and client management activities, contributing to business development and marketing of our expanding service line.

We are a national team based out of Pell Frischmann’s Manchester office.This role will involve working across all of our UK offices to some degree in order to liaise with clients and coordinate the delivery of technical input into environmental management, assessment and permitting, including working with our partner companies and managing our supply chain. The ideal candidate will be experienced at leading environmental assessments, able to deliver objective led solutions and contribute to growing our business’s capability and recognition.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a result of a collaborative and engaging environment you will be responsible for a range of tasks incorporating the following elements, with a goal of progressing your career with us and enabling you to excel within a diverse environment:

• Leading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments
• Preparing Environmental Statements, Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Risk Assessments
• Leading technical and other work as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility
• Managing and coordinating technical input from across Pell Frischmann and our partner companies
• Ensuring deliverables meet the client’s needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard
• Engage in business development, client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work
• Contributing to and preparing bids
• Line management and mentoring of individuals within the team
• Advocating the team’s services internally to our framework managers and technical leaders
• Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.
• Maintain a strong understanding of environmental regulations and ensure projects meet national and local environmental standards.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills that are required to be successful in the role

Essential

Qualification

• Environmental Science degree or similar

Experience

• Considerable experience working for private and public-sector developers and operators, on a range of development / infrastructure project consents
• Sound knowledge and experience of the UK planning system and consents processes, with experience of assembling Environmental Statements and reviewing specialist inputs
• Practical experience of working on all stages of Environmental Impact Assessment

Skills

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
• A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with other teams within the business
• Be able to work well in a team and provide effective direction to all members of the team
• Full UK driver’s licence
• A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with partner companies in the supply chain

Preferred

Qualification

• Member of relevant environmental professional body e.g. ISEP or IES
• Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist

Experience

• Experience of renewable energy schemes
• Experience of water and wastewater schemes
• Environmental permitting

Skills

• Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy procurement