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Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
As part of a growing and agile business, our Environmental Planning team is looking for a Principal Environmental Consultant with a broad range of EIA experience. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on various projects, lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business, and mentor others in the team.
As part of our Environmental team, youll help improve quality of life. Your expertise in environmental management, technical skills, or sustainability could involve protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise, in some of the worlds busiest and most beautiful locations.
We work to protect our natural environment and water resources while powering our world for future generations. Globally, we are experiencing the effects of climate change, rapid urbanization, and biodiversity loss. The increasing frequency of large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires underscores our need to protect natural resources.
Role responsibilities:
1. Leading the coordination and delivery of environmental work undertaken by multidisciplinary teams, influencing project development, and achieving optimal environmental outcomes.
2. Undertaking your own work to an excellent standard and reviewing others work.
3. Collaborating with the Impact Assessment Team across the UK.
4. Managing projects or project components proactively, including resource allocation, managing subcontractors, and quality assurance.
5. Leading and supporting tender proposals and bids as part of a winning team.
6. Providing environmental advice and support to clients, project managers, and colleagues.
7. Engaging with consultees and stakeholders effectively.
8. Developing comprehensive reports and explaining outcomes to non-technical audiences.
9. Managing projects with attention to technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety performance.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Good knowledge of EIA practices, procedures, and environmental and sustainability principles.
* Experience across various project types, including energy, residential/mixed-use/regeneration sectors, and major infrastructure projects like rail and highways.
* Proven experience managing EIA screening, scoping, and Environmental Statements, including reviewing specialist chapters.
* Practical knowledge of the UK planning system and consent procedures.
* Strong report writing, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience reviewing others work.
* Experience in multidisciplinary coordination, project management, and leadership.
* Experience negotiating with planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders.
* Ability to work in a team, supervising staff as applicable.
* Commercial skills, including forecasting, project management, and quality assurance.
* Relevant degree or equivalent, preferably with chartered status or working towards it.
* A valid UK driving license.
* Desired: Experience with SEA and/or IIA projects.
* Desired: Knowledge of sustainability, waste, or carbon assessments.
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