Overview
As Senior Environmental Specialist, you'll be supporting on major highways projects in the north, providing services on a range of exciting projects, predominantly A66 NTP and M6 Lune Gorge as well as a wider portfolio of projects. You will be directly supporting the Environmental Leads on the Major Projects and work with the wider Kier Design Environmental team.
Responsibilities
* Leading and contributing to client, stakeholder, and technical meetings, actively promoting environmental principles, best practice, and innovation, supporting the Environmental Leads on key Major Projects - A66 NTP and M6 Lune Gorge.
* Working with the Construction team on site to deliver the commitments in the EMP, leading on environmental impact assessments for projects, identifying key environmental risks, proposing mitigation strategies and developing management plans.
* Ensuring all relevant environmental permits, licences and consents are obtained in a timely manner, working closely with designers minimising environmental impacts and maximising environmental benefits.
* Promoting decarbonisation, climate resilience, nature-based solutions and innovation across the business, authoring and reviewing technical environmental documents.
* Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team, representing the team in client, stakeholder and technical meetings, continuous improvement of environmental processes, procedures and related forms.
Qualifications
* A degree in Ecology or equivalent experience.
* 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.
Diversity, Disability Confident
Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details please go to the employer's Disability Confident information.
Location and Travel
Location: Penrith, Cumbria - travel to sites and offices required, with remote working available.
Company Values
At Kier, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, using their skills, creativity, and passion to deliver innovative solutions for our clients and customers.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are priorities for us. See our Diversity and Inclusion action plan for details.
Salary and Hours
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Salary: £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.
What will you be responsible for?
See responsibilities listed above.
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