About Pell Frischmann
Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.
About The Role
Our Environmental Management and Assessment Team is growing and we are looking for an environmental professional to join our environment team with experience in environmental consultancy and environmental planning support. The key function of the role would be to lead the interface and service provision to the Water Sector from our newly opened Swindon office, working with clients including Wessex Water, contractors and the Environment Agency. We are a national team based out of Pell Frischmann’s Exeter, London, Birmingham and Manchester offices. The role will involve working across all of our UK offices to some degree in order to liaise with clients and coordinate the delivery of technical input into environmental management, assessment and permitting, including working with our partner companies and managing our supply chain. The ideal candidate will be experienced at leading environmental assessment, particularly in the water sector in the UK, able to deliver objective led solutions and contribute to growing our business’s capability and recognition.
The Pell Frischmann team works on a diverse range of schemes and you will be involved with leading and contributing to environmental deliverables on a variety of projects from road, water, rail or housing sectors throughout the UK. The role would also involve account and client management activities, contributing to business development and marketing of our expanding service line.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
As a result of a collaborative and engaging environment you will be responsible for a range of tasks incorporating the following elements, with a goal of progressing your career with us and enabling you to excel within a diverse environment:
1. Coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments
2. Preparing Environmental Statements, Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Risk Assessments
3. Leading technical and other work as required on assigned projects whilst ensuring high levels of safety, quality and environmental responsibility
4. Technical quality of own and team’s work in accordance with good engineering practice, relevant standards, Codes of Practice, current design methods and Health & Safety legislation
5. Managing and coordinating technical input from across Pell Frischmann and our partner companies
6. Ensuring deliverables meet the client’s needs and are provided cost effectively and to an exemplary standard
7. Engage in business development, client and third-party liaison successfully leading to enhanced reputation, new and repeat work
8. Contributing to and preparing bids
9. Line management and mentoring of individuals within the team
10. Advocating the team’s services internally to our framework managers and technical leads
11. Assist with the promotion of the capabilities of the company to current and prospective clients.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills that are required to be successful in the role
Essential
* Environmental Science degree or similar
* Member of relevant environmental professional body eg IEMA
* Chartered Environmentalist or Chartered Scientist
Experience
* Min 10 years’ experience working for water companies, private and public-sector developers and operators, on a range of development / infrastructure project consents
* Sound knowledge and experience of the UK planning system and consents processes, with experience of assembling Environmental Statements and reviewing specialist inputs
* Practical experience of working on all stages of Environmental Impact Assessment
* Experience of water and wastewater schemes
* Environmental permitting
Skills
* Highly effective verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail
* Strong analytical, critical thinking and organisational skills
* A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with other teams within the business
* Be able to work well in a team and provide effective direction to all members of the team
* Full UK driver’s licence.
* A collaborative nature, demonstrating strong relationships with partner companies in the supply chain
* Excellent commercial understanding of environmental consultancy procurement
Why Pell Frischmann?
We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.
We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.
In addition, you’ll receive a competitive salary and other excellent benefits you can find on the link below!
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