Team Lead - Environmental Impact Assessment
Join to apply for the Team Lead - Environmental Impact Assessment role at Jacobs
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
Bringing together a diverse team of environmental specialists, you will work closely with our clients to lead our Environment and Consents work streams nationally across the UK and Europe, providing technical expertise to ensure environment and sustainability is embedded into the design and delivery of major high‑profile projects, particularly those relating to water resource and flood risk management.
Responsibilities
* Playing a key role in Environmental Impact Assessment and Consenting delivery
* Responsible for the production and delivery of key EIA deliverables for Nationally Significant Projects supporting Development Consent Order applications
* Leading a multi‑discipline team providing guidance to EIA coordinators and subject matter experts
* Identifying, managing and mitigating risks to project delivery
* Governance and compliance management of relevant environmental legislation and policy
* Collaborative stakeholder engagement across all aspects of the sustainability, environmental and consenting processes
* Maximising opportunities for efficiencies, promoting innovation throughout the EIA lifecycle
* Provide mentorship and support to ensure the technical and personal development of colleagues
Qualifications
* A proven track record in the lifecycle management and delivery of EIAs.
* Extensive experience in environmental assessment and regulatory compliance.
* A demonstrable track record of developing and delivering sustainable consenting solutions.
* A sound blend of knowledge across the Water Utility, Water Resource Management and Flood Risk industries.
* Preferably, chartered status and Full Membership of a recognised relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP, CIWEM, IES).
Strong leadership, project management experience, with demonstrable commitment to health, safety and security and inclusivity, the integration of project legacy into decision making, and champion of innovative thinking to improve project and legacy outcomes.
We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regard to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.
#J-18808-Ljbffr