Location: Bristol/Birmingham/South West & South Wales Offices
Job Description
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment.
Our UK Environment Practice is a vibrant network of approximately 600 people providing world-class consultancy and advisory services. The work we do is important and influential: it shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better decisions, and delivers their projects in a world of disruption and change.
We are looking for an individual with an excellent track record and practical experience of delivering and project managing EIA projects to join our team. Our current projects include sustainable energy projects (solar, wind energy, and hydro-electric schemes), major motorway junction improvements, nationally significant rail projects, and coastal defence projects for the Environment Agency.
This is an excellent development opportunity for an experienced candidate looking to progress their career in a fast-paced and exciting industry. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, lead and coordinate Environmental Impacts Assessments, work closely with clients, and mentor others in the team.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an environmental discipline, is likely to be chartered, and have a comprehensive understanding of all the technical expertise required for the preparation and management of EIAs and the environmental assessment of large infrastructure projects. We offer ongoing career development through a portfolio of training and development activities as well as strong mentoring support designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.
Responsibilities
* Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams including EIA, options appraisals and environmental assessments;
* Project managing teams of environmental professionals;
* Responsibility for programme and commercial management aspects of projects including budget control;
* Champion high standards of environmental performance within multidisciplinary engineering projects;
* Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others;
* Able to manage clients’ needs in a confident, professional manner;
* Lead on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team;
* Undertake Continual Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with requirements of chosen professional institute;
* Mentoring and assisting with staff development.
Requirements
* Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject;
* Experience working on the delivery of EIAs for major infrastructure projects;
* Comprehensive knowledge of the UK EIA process and associated legislation;
* Experience of leading multidisciplinary teams;
* Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills;
* Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure;
* Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively;
* Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges;
* Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.
What we offer?
AtkinsRéalis supports flexible working arrangements and is interested in discussing how we can accommodate individual requirements. We understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important.
Rewards and Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default of 25 days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy or sell leave.
Training:
AtkinsRéalis is committed to developing its people both personally and professionally. Our colleagues have access to a high-ranging training portfolio and development activities designed to help make the best of individual abilities and talents.
Additional Information:
This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive, and develop.
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