Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking senior environmental consultants to join their dynamic team in Bristol. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in impactful infrastructure projects across energy, water, rail, and more. You will lead environmental assessments, collaborate with technical specialists, and contribute to sustainable solutions that benefit clients and communities. With a strong emphasis on career development, this position is perfect for motivated individuals eager to advance their expertise in a fast-paced environment. Join a team that values innovation and excellence in environmental management.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in an environmental or related discipline.
• Chartered Environmentalist through IEMA or other professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of environmental work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Champion high environmental performance and deliver optimal outcomes.
• Develop new business areas and mentor team members.

Skills

Environmental Coordination

Environmental Assessment

Environmental Management

Leadership

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Masters in Environmental Science

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. We are looking to recruit senior / principal environmental consultants with relevant experience to support the growth of infrastructure projects in the energy, water, rail, highways and buildings and places sectors in the UK, with significant opportunities overseas.

We are looking for an individual with practical experience of environmental coordination, assessment and management to join our Planning and Environmental Consenting team in the South West with office locations in Bristol, Exeter and Cardiff. You will join a national team of over 150 planning and environmental assessment and management professionals providing the environmental services that facilitate the consenting and delivery of projects from feasibility through to construction, obtaining permissions and facilitating sustainable solutions for our clients. Key clients in this region include Network Rail, National Highways, Wessex Water, National Grid, several renewable energy providers 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, lead and coordinate Environmental Impacts Assessments and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business and mentor others 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 specialisms required for an EIA. You will be a Chartered Environmentalist through IEMA or other professional body. We offer ongoing career development through a portfolio of training and development activities and mentoring support designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements:

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject.
• Relevant post-graduate experience (ideally within a consultancy environment), preferably Chartered.
• 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.