Binnies is recruiting experienced EIA professionals to support work primarily in Wales, the Midlands, and North West. Projects include the water sector (flood, coast, reservoirs, nature‑based solutions, water utilities) as well as ports, transport and renewable power. The scale ranges from nationally significant infrastructure to local river restoration, with opportunity to work across the country.
The role can be full‑time, hybrid in Chester, Swansea or Birmingham offices, or remote. It is primarily technical, with opportunities for team line management and mentoring.
About the Role
Co‑ordinating all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), including SEA and related assessments and consents (WFD, HRA, planning).
Serving as checker, reviewer and/or approver of environmental deliverables, driving technical quality.
Providing line management and mentoring of the Environmental Team.
Liaising with clients and stakeholders.
Supporting tenders.
Supporting recruitment.
Qualifications & Requirements
Full professional membership (IEMA, IES, CIWEM) or equivalent.
Environmental related degree.
Chartered with a relevant institute (or close to obtaining).
Thorough understanding of EIA, sustainability and consenting (planning, HRA, WFD etc.).
Excellent written and oral communication.
Excellent people skills and ideally previous management/supervisory experience.
Understanding of commercial drivers of consultancy and ability to manage and work to programme and budget.
Hold a full UK driving licence.
Previous consultancy experience.
Experience of construction stage delivery is an advantage but not essential.
Benefits
Private Health Insurance
Income Protection
High Street Vouchers
Life Assurance
Annual Leave Purchase
Cycle to Work Scheme
Discounted Gym Membership
Mental Health Support
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
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