Director & Business Unit Lead, EIA Property
Overview
Our client is currently working on some of the largest urban regeneration schemes in London with a range of high-profile clients. They are seeking a driven, enthusiastic, and experienced Technical Director to lead their EIA Property team. The candidate will ideally be based in London, but they are open to applications in Manchester or Birmingham, delivering and managing projects and helping to grow the business in this area as well as to further build our client's national market presence.
The Role
The successful candidate will be expected to have expert knowledge of EIA, guidance, and the planning process, and a proven track record of managing and leading multidisciplinary teams for EIA, on time and on budget. The role will work closely with their internal teams (including Planning, Acoustics, Air Quality, Social Value, Socio Economics, Digital Delivery, Ecology, and EIA Infrastructure) and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Proven experience managing and scaling a team of direct reports, ensuring profitability of the business unit and consistent growth year on year.
2. 12+ years of relevant experience within the environment, property, planning, and sustainability sectors.
3. A proven track record of business development capability including networking, bid writing, and key client management.
4. Experience leading and delivering EIA urban regeneration and property projects in the UK.
5. An existing portfolio of clients and a well-established network of contacts within the housing and property sectors across the United Kingdom.
6. Proven ability to forge and nurture relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
7. Expert knowledge of EIA principles and methodologies.
8. Proven project management and people management experience.
9. The ability to provide expert advice on environmental issues relating to planning, EIA, and strategic advice.
10. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
11. Significant experience in a client-facing role, providing advice directly to clients.
12. The ability to take the lead in challenging situations in a confident and proactive manner.
13. Excellent knowledge of project and business financial and management systems.
14. Ability to monitor and report on KPI data.
15. Chartered Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g., IEMA).
16. Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems including Environment management processes.
The candidate will be expected to lead or contribute to bids for projects of all scales. Their role within project delivery will be as project director, framework manager, and/or technical lead. They will also be expected to manage people, including performance management, training, and mentoring of team members. Demonstrable knowledge of EIA Property methodologies is essential. Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. All candidates should have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget.
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