Environmental Impact Assessment - Associate/Technical Director

Responsibilities will include- Management of statutory and non-statutory EIAs, including client and team liaison, programme management, document review and delegation of tasks to junior members of the team; - Day to day management including coordination of team workloads and budget management; - Assist in the professional development of junior members of the team; - Develop opportunities with other teams with complimentary specialist skills including ecology, landscape, air quality, noise, archaeology, heritage, engineering, waste, mining, minerals, energy and climate change; - Develop business with our existing clients and identify potential new clients; - Contribute to the Planning and EIA Service Area coordination.
Keen to hear from candidates who have the following qualities and experience:- Experience as lead EIA Co-ordinator on large development proposals; - Experience in the production of Environmental Statements, including the writing of non-technical aspects and review of technical aspects; - A sound understanding of the English planning system, particularly the EIA Regulations; - DCO experience is desirable, but not essential; - Technically proficient with excellent report writing skills; - Demonstrable track record in business development and building client relationships; - Self-motivated with a proven ability to communicate appropriately and effectively; - Experience of leading a team, including development of junior colleagues; - Undergraduate degree or higher in a relevant subject; - Professional membership of IEMA (Practitioner or higher); - A full UK driving licence.