Senior​/Principal Strategic Environmental Assessment; SEA Consultant

Senior/Principal Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Consultant

Stantec Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Stantec's Environmental Team works closely with clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions, applying genuinely new ways of working. We are looking for driven individuals who think differently and love to challenge conventional thinking, joining a growing, collaborative team of like‑minded consultants tackling unprecedented industry‑wide efficiency and environmental challenges.

We are seeking a Senior or Principal Environmental Planner/Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Consultant. The role is flexible and could be based in any of our nationwide network of offices. It offers substantial growth prospects and the chance to work in a truly multidisciplinary environment. You will primarily support delivery of UK infrastructure and development programmes within water, transport and planning sectors, carrying out SEA on plans, programmes and policies such as water resource management plans, drought management plans, drainage and wastewater management plans, regional transport strategies and local development plans.

The role will involve supporting a broad range of environmental planning work streams, delivering integrated environmental services, and benefit ting from access to experts across the business. We can tailor the opportunity around your interests and ambitions.

• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Assessment, Environmental Science or Environmental Planning accredited by the relevant professional body (CIWEM, IEMA or RTPI).
• Have experience in environmental assessment, including SEA, Sustainability Appraisal (SA) and ideally environmental appraisals and Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) / planning applications.
• Knowledge of the UK consenting regime for infrastructure projects; experience working with infrastructure providers, utilities such as water companies, and local authorities; and experience within a consulting environment.
• Preferably an understanding of town planning, sustainability, landscape, archaeology, ecology, contaminated land and hydrology.

Competitive benefits package, strong culture of learning and development and a great work environment. As Stantec UK grows, there will be further opportunities across diversified business lines to advance your career.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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