Senior Environmental Consultant

slihrms; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Environmental Coordinator to join our Birmingham team, delivering Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related deliverables for major infrastructure projects.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, coordinate client engagement, and help expand the practice through new opportunities, while maintaining high standards of environmental performance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in environmental or science subject.
• Chartered status with experience on linear infrastructure projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of environmental work across multi-disciplinary teams (EIA, options, environmental management).
• Champion high environmental performance within projects and influence development to deliver sustainable outcomes.
• Collate and edit information from diverse sources to produce clear reports.
• Manage client needs confidently and professionally.
• Support bid preparation and develop new business areas for the team.
• Pursue Continual Professional Development per professional institute requirements.

Skills

Environmental coordination

EIA knowledge

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in environmental science

Chartered status

Job description

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments. AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. At AtkinsRéalis, we offer more than just a job. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment.

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. The work we do is important and influential: it shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better outcomes and to deliver their projects in a world of disruption and change. Great ideas come from great people when they collaborate and this is our core strength. We are looking for an person with practical experience of environmental coordination, assessment and management to join our team in Birmingham. Key clients in this region include Network Rail, the Environment Agency, National Highways, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water, Homes England, and a number of local authorities.

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.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an environmental or related discipline and have a comprehensive understanding of all the technical expertise required for an EIA. We offer ongoing career development through a portfolio of training and development activities as well as strong mentoring support designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.

Your Role

• 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.

About you

• Degree or Masters 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.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

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