Regional Environmental Team Leader

Binnies; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Bristol is recruiting an Environmental Team Leader to manage Environmental Impact Assessments and lead a regional team. This role involves mentoring team members and supporting business development. Candidates should have an environmental degree, full professional membership, and strong communication skills. The company offers flexible working arrangements and values sustainable practices.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managing Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Ability to mentor and supervise team members.
• Experience with client-facing roles in consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Drive technical quality of environmental deliverables.
• Support business development and recruitment.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Management Skills

Excellent Communication

Client Relationship Development

Understanding of Sustainability

Education

Environmental related degree

Full professional membership (IEMA, IES, CIWEM)

Job description

Overview

The Vacancy: Binnies are recruiting an environmental team leader for our Bradford on Avon and Bristol offices. As well as providing a manager role you will have the opportunity to work on a wide portfolio of projects, from nationally significant infrastructure projects to landscape scale restoration. Our portfolio includes flood, coastal and maritime projects and other sectors such as ports, water utilities, transport and renewable power. One of our newest projects is SESRO (South East Strategic Reservoir Option), a 150 million cubic metre reservoir near Abingdon, which aims to create new habitats and increase biodiversity, while providing new leisure and recreation facilities. We are a close team with an active Environmental Community of Practice and pride ourselves on environmental best practice and innovation, including digital EIA. Our environmental professionals work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver smarter and more sustainable solutions. Binnies holds the IEMA EIA Quality Mark as a benchmark of our high standards in EIA delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) including SEA and the range of other environmental assessments and consents such as WFD, HRA, and planning.
• Provide the reviewer and approver role for environmental deliverables; driving technical quality.
• Providing direction and oversight of the regional Environmental Team, including management of resources and working with National Lead and HR on pastoral care and performance.
• Supporting business development and tenders.
• Providing supervisor and mentor role to members of the environmental team.
• Supporting recruitment.

Qualifications/Requirements

• The role is suitable for an Environmental professional with full professional membership (such as IEMA, IES or CIWEM). In addition, possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:
• An environmental related degree
• Chartered with a relevant institute
• A thorough understanding of EIA, sustainability and consenting (planning, HRA, WFD etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent people skills and ideally previous management/supervisory experience
• Understanding of commercial drivers of consultancy and ability to manage and work to programme and budget
• Experience in client facing roles and development of client relationships
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Previous consultancy experience
• Experience of construction stage delivery would be an advantage but not essential.
• We would welcome applicants of Senior Level and above and we can flex salary based on grade and experience. Start date is flexible. Hybrid/flexible working is also available.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery. Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come. Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that embracing diversity makes us stronger and more innovative. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

We create sustainable, critical infrastructure across the asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.