Senior​/Principal Environmental Consultant

Job Description

Shape the future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world‑class talent knows no distinctions.

We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you ­– from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant. You'll play a vital role, collaborating with clients and design teams around the UK. Our Environment Practice leads the way in innovation, transformation and digital on the path to Net Zero. Lead environmental management integration across Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, Education, Rail, and Water. We're big on expertise but not on hierarchy.

So, we'll trust you with more responsibility faster, supporting your career to the next level.

• Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi‑disciplinary teams including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), options appraisals and environmental management.
• Champion high standards of environmental performance within multi‑disciplinary engineering projects, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental outcomes.
• Collate and edit information from a range of sources to provide clear, well‑written reports.
• Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, on time and to budget.
• Able to manage clients' needs in a confident, professional manner.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Lead and support on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team.
• Undertake continual professional development in accordance with requirements of chosen professional institute.

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject, with Chartership from a relevant institution.
• Substantial relevant post‑graduate experience, preferably within a consultancy environment.
• Experience working on linear infrastructure projects would be beneficial.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical specialisms.
• Experience of leadership within multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review the work of others to ensure quality.
• Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other Atkins
  
  Réalis or client office locations.
• Be highly self‑motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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We're Atkins

Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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