Principal/ATD Environmental Manager/Consents Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal/Associate Technical Director to lead environmental and consenting aspects of diverse projects in the Design and Build Sector. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, enhancing client relationships, and driving business development across energy, infrastructure, and mixed-use developments. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of environmental processes and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions and making a positive impact in some of the most beautiful locations worldwide.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of environmental and consenting processes.
• Proven track record across various project types.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of planning/environmental work.
• Drive business development and create project opportunities.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Report Writing

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

Principal/ATD Environmental Manager/Consents Manager, Birmingham

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Our Environmental Planning team is looking for a Principal/Associate Technical Director with a strong track record in leading environmental and consenting aspects of projects, especially in the Design and Build Sector.

Your work could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations.

You will work on diverse projects including energy, infrastructure, rail, highways, water, and mixed-use developments for private and public clients, as well as public realm and masterplanning projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead coordination and delivery of planning/environmental work by multidisciplinary teams, influencing project development for optimal outcomes.
• Drive business development, create project opportunities, and lead project delivery to expand our portfolio in the D&B sector.
• Enhance awareness of our services, win new opportunities, and establish new contacts.
• Manage client relationships, fostering cross-selling opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders and consultees.
• Oversee project performance, ensuring technical, quality, commercial, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the global business.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Deep understanding of environmental and consenting processes, including EIA practices, case law, and sustainability principles.
• Experience working with contractors and influencing sustainable design.
• Proven track record across various project types.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Experience negotiating with authorities and stakeholders.
• Commercial acumen, including forecasting and project management.
• Relevant degree, preferably with chartered status or working towards it.
• Flexible, pragmatic, and collaborative approach.