Talent Pool – EIA Project Managers (Senior/Managing/Principal)

ERM: Environmental Resources Management; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking experienced EIA professionals for future opportunities in their Onshore Renewables & Infrastructure team. The roles will involve leading EIA projects, client management, and project execution across several renewable sectors. Flexible working arrangements and an inclusive culture await successful candidates.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + public holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Performance-related bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in an environmental discipline.
• Experience managing EIAs for complex projects.
• Familiar with the consenting process and working with planning authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental inputs for planning applications and EIA projects.
• Project manage complex environmental projects in renewables and infrastructure.
• Provide strategic advice and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Impact Assessment

Client Relationship Management

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Environmental Discipline

Job description

Our time is NOW.

ERM, the worlds largest pure play sustainability consultancy, are keen to connect with experienced EIA professionals at Senior, Managing and Principal Consultant levels. This advert is not for a current live job, it is rather an opportunity to connect, learn more about each other, and to keep in touch regarding future opportunities.

These roles are in our Onshore Renewables & Infrastructure team within Capital Project Delivery. This team is spread across England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland. If this is something which potentially interests you for the future, then we'd love to hear from you.

In these roles you will provide expert environmental consultancy services to internal and external clients, as well as leading the work of less experienced team members.You’ll lead environmental inputs for planning applications ranging from screening and scoping to environmental appraisals and large-scale EIA projects, as well as post planning condition discharge.

You will project manage complex projects including but not limited to onshore wind, solar, battery storage and grid connection. From time to time you’ll also work alongside our marine team on offshore projects, having the opportunity to develop your skills in this area also.

You’ll navigate projects through licencing and consenting processes including DCO and S36, provide strategic advice to clients, and ensure that projects are delivered to schedule and budget. You will maintain and enhance existing client relationships, as well as developing business with new clients, and will represent the company at client meetings, conferences and events.

Why join ERM?

Flexible working to suit your life – need to do the school run? Not a problem! More productive and happy if you work from home a few days per week? Go ahead! Love to travel? Ask about our Cross Border Remote Working! You’ll have 25 days annual leave + public holidays, 6% employer pension contribution, twice annual promotion opportunities, annual salary review and performance related bonus, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, EV car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, travel season ticket loan, volunteering and Give As You Earn opportunities, employee assistance programme and premium account for Calm (the #1 app for sleep and meditation) in order to look after your wellbeing, plus discounts on gym membership and gift cards for a wide variety of retailers and restaurants.

We offer employees a safety first, diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. Through the ERM Foundation we provide support for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises that share our commitment to creating a more sustainable and equitable world. With a robust career framework in place and 20+ technical communities of global experts you can join, there are great opportunities to advance your career here at ERM. Take a look at our Sustainability Report and watch our video to learn more.

About you

To be successful in this role you should be degree qualified in an environmental discipline and an experienced professional in either a consulting, regulatory or developer environment, sharing our values and passion for the Renewables sector.

You will have efficiently project managed EIAs for complex projects. You’ll have experience of the consenting process, including consulting with planning authorities.

Your report writing skills will be on point (screening/scoping/technical/EIA chapters) and you’ll be Chartered or working towards chartered status (i.e. IEMA).

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