Team Lead - Environmental Impact Assessment; Major Projects

Team Lead – Environmental Impact Assessment (Major Projects)

Bringing together a diverse team of environmental specialists, you will work closely with our clients to lead our Environment and Consents work streams both nationally across the UK and Europe, providing technical expertise to ensure environment and sustainability is embedded into the design and delivery of major high profile utility, transportation and infrastructure projects.

• Play a key role in Environmental Impact Assessment and Consenting delivery.
• Facilitate the production and delivery of key EIA deliverables for Nationally Significant Projects supporting Development Consent Order applications.
• Lead a multi‑discipline team, providing guidance to EIA coordinators and subject matter experts; identify, manage and mitigate risks to project delivery.
• Ensure governance and compliance management of relevant environmental legislation and policy.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across all aspects of the sustainability, environmental and consenting processes.
• Maximise opportunities for efficiencies, promoting innovation throughout the EIA lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship and support to ensure the technical and personal development of colleagues.

• A proven track record in the lifecycle management and delivery of EIAs.
• A sound blend of knowledge across the Water Utility, Water Resource Management, other utilities or Flood Risk industries.
• A demonstrable track record of developing and delivering sustainable consenting solutions.
• A thorough knowledge of consenting processes.
• Preferably, chartered status and Full Membership of a recognised relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP, CIWEM, IES). Where you do not meet this requirement, you will be supported to achieve this within your first year with us.
• Extensive experience in environmental assessment and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership and project management experience, with demonstrable commitment to health, safety, security and inclusivity, and champion of innovative thinking to improve project and legacy outcomes.

As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.