Principal Environmental Consultant

VIQU Energy; United Kingdom; Híbrido; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company Car

Benefits

Referral Bonus up to £1,000

Resumo da oferta

VIQU Energy is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for highways and infrastructure projects in the UK. You will manage environmental risks, advise on regulatory compliance and support sustainability initiatives across projects.

The role involves collaboration with engineers, project managers and clients, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and help raise environmental standards.

Qualificações

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related subject.
• Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or equivalent accreditation.
• Strong environmental consultancy experience within highways, construction or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of EIA processes and planning legislation.
• Experience delivering environmental assessments, consents and compliance requirements.
• Strong report writing, project management and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and supporting team development.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Experience working on major highways or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of carbon reduction, biodiversity and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience working with regulators, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of environmental requirements across design and construction stages.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) across highways and infrastructure projects.
• Provide environmental advice and support throughout project design and delivery.
• Manage environmental risks, assessments, consents and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and external stakeholders.
• Support carbon reduction, biodiversity and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare and review environmental reports and technical documentation.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and resources.
• Provide technical guidance and support the development of junior team members.

Conhecimentos

Report writing

Project management

Communication skills

Formação académica

Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management

CEnv or equivalent accreditation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

A well established organisation within the UK infrastructure sector is looking for a Principal Environmental Consultant to support the delivery of major highways and infrastructure projects.

The role will focus on leading Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), managing environmental risks and ensuring projects meet relevant planning and environmental regulations.

Working alongside engineers, project managers and clients, you will provide technical advice, support sustainability initiatives and help improve environmental standards across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) across highways and infrastructure projects.
• Provide environmental advice and support throughout project design and delivery.
• Manage environmental risks, assessments, consents and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with engineers, project managers and external stakeholders.
• Support carbon reduction, biodiversity and sustainability initiatives.
• Prepare and review environmental reports and technical documentation.
• Manage project budgets, programmes and resources.
• Provide technical guidance and support the development of junior team members.

About You

You are an experienced environmental professional with a background in consultancy, ideally within highways, construction or infrastructure. You have a good understanding of environmental legislation and enjoy working with different teams to find practical solutions.

You are organised, confident managing projects and comfortable dealing with clients, stakeholders and technical challenges.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related subject.
• Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Strong environmental consultancy experience within highways, construction or infrastructure.
• Good understanding of EIA processes and relevant planning legislation.
• Experience delivering environmental assessments, consents and compliance requirements.
• Strong report writing, project management and communication skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and supporting team development.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.
• Experience working on major highways or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of carbon reduction, biodiversity and sustainability initiatives.
• Experience working with regulators, local authorities and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of environmental requirements across design and construction stages.

Location: UK – Flexible Working

Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Benefits

Referral Bonus: Have someone in mind for this position? We offer rewards of up to £1,000 for successful introductions (T&Cs apply).