Environmental Manager/Consents Manager

Arcadis; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Environmental Manager/Consents Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams and deliver planning and environmental work. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in environmental management and project leadership, with excellent communication and report writing skills. Join us to make a significant impact in sustainability and improve quality of life while working in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of the environmental and consenting process.
• Strong experience consulting and negotiating with planning authorities.
• Commercial expertise in forecasting and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of planning and environmental work.
• Drive business development and create project opportunities.
• Manage projects, overseeing performance on quality and safety aspects.

Skills

Environmental management

Report writing

Project leadership

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Environmental Manager/Consents Manager – Arcadis

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are a global team of over 36,000 people across 70+ countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Role Description

As part of the growing Environmental Planning team, we are looking for a Principal/Associate Technical Director with a strong track record of leading environmental and consenting aspects of projects, particularly in winning and delivering work in the Design and Build (D&B) sector.

In this role you will help improve quality of life through environmental management and technical/sustainability expertise. Your work may cover protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality or noise, across some of the world’s busiest and most beautiful locations.

Accountabilities

• Lead coordination and delivery of planning and environmental work by multi‑disciplinary teams, influencing project development and delivering optimal outcomes.
• Drive business development, create project opportunities and lead project delivery to grow our portfolio in the D&B sector while working closely with upstream Environmental and Planning work.
• Raise awareness of Arcadis services, win new opportunities and build new contacts.
• Engage key client relationships, lead by example and create cross‑selling opportunities for the wider business.
• Engage with consultees and stakeholders.
• Manage projects, overseeing performance on technical, quality, commercial and health & safety aspects.
• Collaborate with Arcadis colleagues across our global business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent working knowledge of the environmental and consenting process, including EIA practices, procedures, case law, and a solid understanding of environmental and sustainability principles.
• Strong experience working with contractors and influencing sustainability through design.
• Experience across a range of project types.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills, and experience reviewing the work of others to ensure quality.
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary coordination and project leadership, with good project management and technical skills.
• Experience consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators and stakeholders.
• Commercial expertise, including forecasting, project management and quality assurance.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification, preferably with chartered status or working toward it.
• A flexible, pragmatic and collaborative approach to work.

Why Arcadis?

We empower everyone to be their best, deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet and create lasting legacy. Join Arcadis and make your mark on your career, clients, colleagues, your life and the world.

Arcadis is committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging.