Senior EIA & Environmental Planning Lead (Hybrid)

Jacobs; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Private medical cover

Digital GP services

Professional membership support

Parental and wellbeing benefits

Additional annual leave

Volunteer time and charitable giving

Job summary

Jacobs in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead environmental assessment and coordination within our Environmental Planning team in Manchester. You will shape strategies for major infrastructure, renewable energy, water, and transport projects, working with clients, regulators and technical specialists.

This role offers a clear leadership path, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities to grow a talented team while delivering sustainable outcomes for communities and

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant environmental, planning or scientific discipline.
• Significant experience delivering Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and environmental coordination for infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Proven leadership and project management capability.
• Chartered status and membership of a relevant professional body such as ISEP, CIWEM or IES, or a commitment to achieve this with our support.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessment and coordination activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators and technical specialists to drive successful outcomes.
• Develop and implement environmental planning strategies and governance for projects.
• Mentor and develop the Environmental Planning team to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Project management

Education

Degree in environmental/planning/scientific discipline

Job description

Jacobs in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead environmental assessment and coordination within our Environmental Planning team in Manchester. You will shape strategies for major infrastructure, renewable energy, water, and transport projects, working with clients, regulators and technical specialists.

This role offers a clear leadership path, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities to grow a talented team while delivering sustainable outcomes for communities and