Principal Environmental Advisor

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Advisor / Scientist to support project environmental objectives and manage sustainability issues. Candidates should ideally have a relevant degree and experience with EIAs and GIS. This role offers opportunities for career progression within a collaborative team focused on innovative solutions for environmental challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science or Environmental Planning.
• Capability as an Environmental Advisor.
• Knowledge of EIAs, environmental management studies and audits, experienced in GIS.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the delivery of project environmental objectives.
• Conduct environmental planning reports, EIAs and environmental management studies.
• Manage environmental and sustainability issues.

Job description

Overview

Stantec’s Environmental Team is working closely with our clients to develop innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions to their needs by applying genuinely new ways of working. We are looking for driven individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking to join us in a growing, collaborative team of likeminded consultants working to meet the unprecedented industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. Currently we are seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Advisor / Scientist to join us, ideally in our Newcastle, Leeds or Reading office, but we are open to considering applicants from elsewhere in the UK. We will also give consideration to part-time working where a suitable candidate applies for the role. We are excited by the potential growth prospects, and this is a good opportunity to join an ambitious team that will provide you with plenty of scope for career progression in the coming years.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in the delivery of project environmental objectives and targets.
• Assist the EIA and environmental management teams by conducting environmental planning reports, EIAs and environmental management studies and audits.
• Be responsible for managing environmental and sustainability issues.

About You

• Ideally, you will hold a Bachelor or master’s degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science or Environmental Planning that is accredited by the relevant professional body (CIWEM, IEMA or RTPI).
• You should be able to highlight capability as an Environmental Advisor.
• You will have knowledge of EIAs, environmental management studies and audits and are experienced in analysing and presenting data using a geographic information system (GIS).
• General knowledge of ecology, flood risk, town planning or water resources would be beneficial.

Opportunities

As we look to further diversify and grow our wider Stantec UK business you will potentially be presented with future opportunities across our diversified business lines.

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