Principal EIA Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to join their dynamic Environmental Planning team. In this pivotal role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering impactful Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) while collaborating closely with clients and stakeholders. Your expertise in environmental management and sustainability will be vital in addressing complex challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Join a forward-thinking organization that values collaboration and innovation, and make a tangible difference in protecting our natural environment for future generations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of EIA practices and sustainability principles.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project coordination and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading the coordination and delivery of environmental work.
• Collaborating with the Impact Assessment Team across the UK.
• Developing comprehensive reports for non-technical audiences.

Skills

EIA practices

Environmental management

Project management

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

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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 the 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.

As part of a growing and agile business, our Environmental Planning team is looking for a Principal Environmental Consultant with a broad range of EIA experience. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on various projects, lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new business areas, and mentor team members.

As part of our Environmental team, you'll help improve quality of life. Your expertise in environmental management, technical skills, or sustainability could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, often in some of the world's busiest and most beautiful locations.

We aim to protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. Globally, we face challenges like climate change, rapid urbanization, and biodiversity loss. The frequency of large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires is increasing. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources for the future.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leading the coordination and delivery of environmental work undertaken by multidisciplinary teams, influencing project development, and achieving optimal environmental outcomes.
2. Executing your own work to high standards and reviewing others' work.
3. Collaborating with the Impact Assessment Team across the UK.
4. Proactively managing projects or project components, including resource allocation, managing subcontractors, and quality assurance.
5. Leading and supporting tender proposals and bids as part of a winning team.
6. Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers, and colleagues.
7. Engaging with consultees and stakeholders effectively.
8. Developing comprehensive reports and explaining outcomes to non-technical audiences.
9. Managing projects, overseeing performance on technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety aspects.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of EIA practices, procedures, and environmental and sustainability principles.
• Experience across various project types, including energy, residential/mixed-use/regeneration, and major infrastructure projects like rail and highways.
• Proven ability to manage and coordinate EIA screening, scoping, and Environmental Statements, including reviewing specialist chapters.
• Practical knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting process.
• Excellent report writing, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience in quality assurance of others' work.
• Experience in multidisciplinary project coordination and leadership, with good project management skills.
• Experience in consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, supervising staff as applicable.
• Commercial skills, including forecasting, project management, and quality assurance.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably with chartered status or working towards it.
• A valid UK driving license.
• Desired: Experience with SEA and/or IIA projects.
• Desired: Knowledge of sustainability, waste, or carbon assessments.