Principal/ATD Environmental Manager/Consents Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal/Associate Technical Director to join their Environmental Planning team in Manchester. This role involves leading environmental and consenting aspects of diverse projects in the Design and Build Sector. You will work on critical initiatives addressing climate change and urbanization while promoting technical excellence and digital innovation. If you are passionate about improving quality of life and have a strong track record in project management and stakeholder engagement, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of environmental processes and sustainability principles.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of planning/environmental work.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to create project opportunities.

Skills

Environmental and consenting processes

EIA practices

Sustainability principles

Project management

Report writing

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

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Principal/ATD Environmental Manager/Consents Manager, Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

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:

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

As part of our Environmental team, you'll help improve quality of life. 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.

We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. We are addressing climate change, urbanization, biodiversity loss, and large-scale events like floods and wildfires.

You will work on diverse projects including energy, infrastructure, rail, highways, water, and mixed-use developments for both private and public clients, as well as smaller projects requiring agility. We promote technical excellence, digital innovation, and a collaborative environment.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading coordination and delivery of planning/environmental work by multidisciplinary teams, influencing project development and outcomes with understanding of the D&B process.
• Business development, creating project opportunities, and leading project delivery to expand our portfolio in the D&B Sector and related upstream work.
• Raising awareness of our services, winning opportunities, and building contacts.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders, leading by example and creating cross-selling opportunities.
• Managing projects, overseeing technical, quality, commercial, and safety performance.
• Collaborating with Arcadis colleagues worldwide.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Deep knowledge of environmental and consenting processes, EIA practices, case law, and sustainability principles.
• Experience working with contractors and influencing sustainable design.
• Experience across various project types.
• Strong report writing, presentation, and review skills.
• Leadership in multidisciplinary coordination and project management.
• Negotiation and consulting experience with authorities and stakeholders.
• Commercial skills including forecasting, project management, and quality assurance.
• Relevant degree, preferably with chartered status or working towards it.
• Flexible, pragmatic, and collaborative approach.