Following its recent acquisition by SLR, Wardell Armstrong forms part of a leading global environmental and sustainability consultancy working on projects across the world from over 100 offices. Starting as a UK business in 1994, SLR now operates as a global company with more than 3,500 people, delivering client-focused solutions across Europe, North America, Pacific Asia and Africa. Throughout this time SLR has strived to grow both organically and through welcoming other like-minded businesses, such as Wardell Armstrong, into its “One Team” of talented consultants. In doing so, its core objective is to assist clients and colleagues alike in “Making Sustainability Happen”.
The Opportunity:
Working as part of our Birmingham-based Environment and Planning team, you will be involved in the screening, scoping and coordination of Environmental Impact Assessments, working with internal and external specialists and environmental stakeholders. In addition, you will be involved in the preparation and delivery of planning applications for a wide variety of infrastructure and development projects. You will help with the financial monitoring of projects and budget management, and assist in business development activities.
Our EIA Team provide high quality support to a range of development types, including residential development, retail, storage and distribution, renewable energy, waste facilities, utilities and minerals.
Our EIA Co-ordinators are experts in their field and oversee and manage EIAs from a scheme’s conception to the post submission phase. Wardell Armstrong is also a registrant of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) EIA Quality Mark, demonstrating our commitment to excellence in our EIA services.
The position is a full-time position although part time applicants will be considered. We are open to various levels of experience from 2-8 yrs.
We place emphasis on staff development and encourage self-directed study and career progression. We offer support to staff working towards Chartered Status and we also pay a chartership reward on successful attainment of professional registration with an approved chartered organisation. We offer a competitive salary that is reviewed annually based on performance.
As the successful applicant, you will hold a degree in an environmental discipline and ideally (although not essential) a second degree in Environmental Impact Assessment or Environmental Management.
You will be motivated and demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills. You will be prepared to be flexible and contribute to the work streams of multiple teams. You will also have a good knowledge of the UK planning system, the EIA Regulations, and experience of coordinating environmental assessments. Due to the nature of the work you may be required to travel throughout the UK.
We offer:
* Membership of the Firm's Group Personal Pension Plan, with Employer's contribution of up to 5%.
* Payment of relevant professional subscriptions.
* 24 days annual leave per year.
* Membership to the Firm's Private Health Care Scheme.
* Inclusion in the Firm's Permanent Health Insurance Policy.
* Inclusion in the Firm's Life Assurance Policy given as 3 times annual salary.
* Mobile Phone with inclusive tariff including personal usage.
* Flexi-Time Working Schedule.
* Long service awards.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Travel Loans.
* Recruitment Bounty Scheme.