Principal / Associate Environmental Consultant

Pell Frischmann group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Principal or Associate EIA Consultant to join their expanding team in Manchester. The role involves leading Environmental Impact Assessments and managing technical inputs across various projects. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Environmental Science and have considerable experience with UK planning systems. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Considerable experience with development/infrastructure project consents.
• Sound knowledge of the UK planning system.
• Practical experience of Environmental Impact Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Preparing Environmental Statements and Management Plans.
• Managing technical input from across the company and partners.
• Engaging in business development and client liaison.
• Line management and mentoring of team members.
• Maintaining understanding of environmental regulations.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Organizational skills

Teamwork and direction skills

Relationship building with partner companies

Attention to detail

Full UK driver’s licence

Education

Environmental Science degree or similar

Member of relevant environmental professional body

Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist

Job description

We are looking to expand our Environment team in Manchester with a Principal or Associate EIA Consultant.

About the Role

Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team is growing and we are looking for an environmental professional to join our environment team with experience in environmental consultancy and environmental planning support across a range of sectors.

The Pell Frischmann team works on a diverse range of schemes and you will be involved with leading and contributing to environmental deliverables on a variety of projects from road, water, rail and housing sectors throughout the UK. Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) have recently been undertaken for projects including highway improvement schemes, anaerobic digestion plants, energy from waste facilities, airport capacity expansion projects and regulated water sector schemes.

The role would also involve account and client management activities, contributing to business development and marketing of our expanding service line.

We are a national team based out of Pell Frischmann’s Manchester office. This role will involve working across all of our UK offices to some degree in order to liaise with clients and coordinate the delivery of technical input into environmental management, assessment and permitting, including working with our partner companies and managing our supply chain. The ideal candidate will be experienced at leading environmental assessments, able to deliver objective led solutions and contribute to growing our business’s capability and recognition.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a result of a collaborative and engaging environment you will be responsible for a range of tasks incorporating the following elements, with a goal of progressing your career with us and enabling you to excel within a diverse environment:

• Leading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments
• Preparing Environmental Statements, Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Risk Assessments
• Leading technical and other work as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility
• Managing and coordinating technical input from across Pell Frischmann and our partner companies
• Ensuring deliverables meet the client’s needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard
• Engage in business development, client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work
• Contributing to and preparing bids
• Line management and mentoring of individuals within the team
• Advocating the team’s services internally to our framework managers and technical leaders
• Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.
• Maintain a strong understanding of environmental regulations and ensure projects meet national and local environmental standards.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills that are required to be successful in the role

Qualification

Essential:

• Environmental Science degree or similar

Preferred:

• Member of relevant environmental professional body e.g. ISEP or IES
• Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist

Experience

Essential:

• Considerable experience working for private and public-sector developers and operators, on a range of development / infrastructure project consents
• Sound knowledge and experience of the UK planning system and consents processes, with experience of assembling Environmental Statements and reviewing specialist inputs
• Practical experience of working on all stages of Environmental Impact Assessment

Preferred:

• Experience of renewable energy schemes
• Experience of water and wastewater schemes
• Environmental permitting

Skills

Essential:

• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
• A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with other teams within the business
• Be able to work well in a team and provide effective direction to all members of the team
• Full UK driver’s licence
• A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with partner companies in the supply chain

Preferred:

• Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy procurement