Environmental Manager/Consents Manager

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

Job summary

A leading global environmental consultancy in the UK is seeking an Environmental Manager/Consents Manager to lead environmental planning efforts and engage with key clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the environmental and consenting process, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree. You will manage multi-disciplinary projects aiming for optimal environmental outcomes and foster new project opportunities in the Design and Build sector. This position promises meaningful work in sustainable design and consultancy.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-disciplinary coordination and leadership of projects.
• Strong experience working with contractors to influence sustainability.
• Excellent verbal and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of environmental work.
• Engage with key clients and manage project performance.
• Create project opportunities in the Design and Build sector.

Skills

Environmental and consenting process knowledge

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Sustainability influence

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Environmental Manager/Consents Manager

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

As part of a growing and agile business, our Environmental Planning team is looking for a Principal/Associate Technical Director with a strong track record of leading the environmental and consenting aspects of projects, with particular experience in winning and delivering work in the Design and Build Sector.

Role Accountabilities

• Leading on the coordination and delivery of planning / environmental work being undertaken by multi‑disciplinary teams, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental and planning outcomes – with a strong understanding of the D&B process.
• Strong business development, create project opportunities and lead delivery of projects to build our portfolio in the D&B sector – while working closely with upstream Environmental and Planning work.
• Raise awareness of our services, win new opportunities and build new contacts.
• Actively engage in key client relationships, lead by example creating cross‑selling opportunities for the wider business.
• Engage with consultees and stakeholders.
• Manage projects, overseeing our performance on technical, quality, commercial and health & safety.
• Work closely with existing and established Arcadis colleagues across our global business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent working knowledge of the environmental and consenting process, from EIA practices and procedures, including case law, and a solid understanding of environmental and sustainability principles and technical specialisms.
• Strong experience of working with contractors and influencing sustainability through design.
• Experience across a range of project types.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills with experience in reviewing the work of others to ensure quality.
• Experience in multi‑disciplinary coordination and leadership of projects, with good project management and technical skills.
• Experience in 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 towards.
• A flexible, pragmatic and collaborative approach to work.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. You’ll do meaningful work, helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to bring your best self to work every day, and we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves accountable for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people.