At Natural Power, we have been pioneers of positive renewable change for 30 years. If you're looking for a job in the renewable energy industry, we could be just the place to advance your career.
We have an excellent opportunity for a Principal Environmental Consultant to join our Hydrology Team. The team are working on an exciting and diverse range of projects at various locations in the UK and Ireland, delivering high quality support for renewable energy projects at all phases. We are a forward thinking, collaborative, dynamic and professional team who encourage individuals to maximise their potential. This is an opportunity to contribute to renewables projects, and work with a wide range of specialists from within Natural Power.
The role will involve management of several complex projects, client and stakeholder liaison, writing EIA and other technical documents, business development, staff training/line management. Opportunities for training and professional development are also provided. Experience of working on complex renewable projects is essential with technical expertise in peat or flood risk assessment beneficial.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
* Provide technical advice to colleagues and clients including (but not limited to) survey design, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and impact assessments.
* Provide training and advice to staff, where appropriate.
* Produce and review documentation in relation to hydrology/hydrogeology, principally: EIA/Environmental Statement chapters, water monitoring plans and Private Water Supply Risk Assessments (PWSRA).
* Delivery and review of other documentation as required.
* Manage multiple small and large-scale projects including survey logistics and budgets.
* Maintain an understanding of the current guidance, and approaches being used in the onshore renewables sector, to inform the requirements for this advice.
* Maintain, develop and manage relationships with clients, colleagues, consultee bodies and industry contacts to successfully deliver projects and assist our continued business growth.
* Attendance at design workshops, client and stakeholder meetings to provide hydrological technical advice and support.
* Contribute to business development by identifying new opportunities, feeding into tenders and preparing quotes.
This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
We will offer an engaging, collaborative and fast-paced environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including generous annual leave, flexible working, employee assistance programme, personal insurances, health plans, discounts and salary sacrifice options.
Natural Power is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
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