Position Summary
A Senior Environmental Specialist will support major highways projects in the north, working across a range of sectors to deliver environmental solutions for infrastructure projects.
Location & Hours
Penrith, Cumbria – travel to sites and offices required, with remote working available. 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility.
Salary & Benefits
£40,000 – £50,000 per year + £5.9k annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
Responsibilities
* Lead and contribute to client, stakeholder, and technical meetings; promote environmental principles, best practice, and innovation.
* Support the Environmental Leads on key Major Projects – A66 NTP and M6 Lune Gorge.
* Work with the Construction team on site to deliver commitments in the EMP.
* Lead environmental impact assessments, identify key environmental risks, propose mitigation strategies and develop management plans.
* Ensure all relevant environmental permits, licences and consents are obtained timely.
* Collaborate with designers to minimise environmental impacts and maximise benefits.
* Promote decarbonisation, climate resilience, nature-based solutions and innovation across the business.
* Author and review technical environmental documents.
* Support and mentor junior team members; represent the team in client and stakeholder meetings.
* Continuously improve environmental processes, procedures, and related forms.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Ecology or equivalent.
* Practitioner member of ISEP (or equivalent) and working towards CEnv.
* Robust understanding of UK environmental legislation and policy; demonstrable experience undertaking environmental assessment for infrastructure or building projects.
* A UK protected species licence.
* Strong working knowledge and experience of UK Habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, Defra Biodiversity Metric, and Biodiversity Net Gain plans.
Benefits & Development
We offer market-leading development opportunities, professional qualification support, management training, ongoing technical development, and a range of benefits tailored to your needs.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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