Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant

Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to shape cities and infrastructure across the UK. You will lead environmental management integration within multi-disciplinary teams and drive innovative, net-zero projects while maintaining high standards.

You'll coordinate EIA work, engage clients, and develop new business opportunities, with flexible and hybrid working and supportive career progression across our environment practice.

Qualifications

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject with Chartership.
• Substantial post-graduate consultancy experience.
• Experience on linear infrastructure projects is beneficial.
• Extensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental specialisms.
• Proven leadership within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of environmental work by multi-disciplinary teams (EIA, options appraisals, environmental management).
• Champion high environmental performance within multidisciplinary projects.
• Collate and edit information to produce clear, well-written reports.
• Manage client needs in a confident, professional manner.
• Lead bid preparation and develop new business areas for the team.
• Continual professional development in line with professional institute requirements.

Skills

Environmental management

Report writing

Leadership

Client communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Degree or Masters in environmental/science subject

Chartership from a relevant institution

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Shape the future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior / Principal Consultant. You'll play a vital role, collaborating with clients and design teams around the UK. Our Environment Practice leads the way in innovation, transformation and digital on the path to Net Zero. Lead environmental management integration across Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, Education, Rail, and Water. We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy. So, we'll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

Your Role

• Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams including Environmental Impact Assessment (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.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Lead 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, with Chartership from a relevant institution.
• Substantial relevant post-graduate experience, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Experience working on linear infrastructure projects would be beneficial.
• 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 AtkinsRéalis 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.

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.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. 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.