Principal Environmental Advisor

Stantec; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Advisor / Scientist to join their team. This role involves supporting environmental project objectives, conducting environmental management studies, and managing sustainability issues. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience with environmental assessments, and GIS knowledge. Opportunities for part-time work are available, as well as room for career progression.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate capability as an Environmental Advisor.
• Experience in conducting environmental management studies and audits.
• General knowledge of flood risk, town planning, or water resources.

Responsibilities

• Support delivering project environmental objectives.
• Assist in environmental planning reports and EIAs.
• Manage sustainability issues alongside project work.

Skills

Knowledge of EIAs

Experience with GIS

Knowledge of ecology

Education

Bachelor or master's degree in Environmental Management or related field

Job description

Overview

Stantec's Environmental Team works closely with clients to develop innovative, sustainable and efficient solutions. We are looking for driven individuals who think differently and challenge conventional thinking to join a growing, collaborative team of likeminded consultants to meet industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges.

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Advisor / Scientist, ideally in our Newcastle, Leeds or Reading office, but applicants from elsewhere in the UK will be considered. Part-time working will be considered for suitable candidates. This is a good opportunity to join an ambitious team with potential for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist in delivering project environmental objectives and targets.
• Assist the EIA and environmental management teams by conducting environmental planning reports, EIAs, environmental management studies and audits.
• Manage environmental and sustainability issues alongside project work.

About You

• Ideally 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).
• Demonstrate capability as an Environmental Advisor with knowledge of EIAs, environmental management studies and audits.
• Experience 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.

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

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients\' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today\'s challenges while aiming for a fairer, better tomorrow by delivering clean growth, supporting radical changes in our economy and meeting future community needs.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec complies with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn\'t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, please contact [e-mail] and we will discuss how we can support you.

ReqID: 7378