Principal Environmental Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; Fox Hollies; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced candidate for environmental project leadership. You'll coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments, manage projects, and mentor colleagues. Ideal candidates will have a degree in environmental science, and experience with linear infrastructure projects is preferred. The role includes liaising with clients and ensuring high environmental standards across projects.

Qualifications

• Chartered and experience working on linear infrastructure projects is beneficial.
• Experience of leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong verbal and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate environmental work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Deliver optimal environmental outcomes while managing client needs.
• Prepare bids and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Environmental knowledge

Education

Degree or Master's in environmental or science

Job description

This is an excellent career development opportunity for an experienced candidate looking to progress their career to the next level in a fast-paced and exciting industry. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, spearhead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business, and mentor colleagues in the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams including EIA, options appraisals, and environmental management.
• Champion high standards of environmental performance within multidisciplinary engineering projects, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental outcomes.
• Collate and edit information from a range of sources to provide clear, well-written reports.
• Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, on time and to budget.
• Able to manage clients' needs in a confident, professional manner.
• Spearhead and support on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team.
• Undertake Continual Professional Development in accordance with requirements of chosen professional institute.

Requirements:

• Degree or Master's in an environmental or science subject.
• Chartered and experience working on linear infrastructure projects (rail/road) would be beneficial.
• Relevant post-graduate experience (ideally within a consultancy environment).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical specialisms.
• Experience of leadership within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing, verbal, and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.
• Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other Atkins or client office locations.
• Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.

About the Company:

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. Our UK Environment Practice is a vibrant network of approximately 620 people providing world-class consultancy and advisory services. We care about outcomes for our clients and the unprecedented challenges they face including climate change, social inclusion, and rapid urbanisation.

We are committed to engineering better for people and our planet. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.