Principal EIA Consultant

OverviewAre you passionate about improving the environmental performance of infrastructure development projects and helping the UK to deliver its net zero commitments? If so, we’d love to hear from you at AECOM.Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of this role before making an application.By joining us you will work daily with technical experts within our established Environmental Impact (EIA) team which comprises over 165 staff across the UK and Ireland. We are a founding member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) EIA Quality Mark, whilst everything we do aligns with our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy. We are a national team with flexible office locations and a flexible hybrid working model.At AECOM, we’re at the forefront of innovation, delivering an exceptional portfolio of projects brought through long-term partnerships with key clients. This position offers an opportunity to manage environmental inputs to large-scale development projects that are transforming our infrastructure.Office locations include Basingstoke, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chesterfield, Croydon, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London Aldgate, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Plymouth, St Albans, Warrington.ResponsibilitiesProvide Expertise: As a Principal Environmental Consultant, manage environmental inputs to EIA screening and scoping reports, environmental assessments/Environmental Statements, and supporting documents, including the technical review of specialist chapters. Involve yourself across project life cycles from strategy development to construction and operation, across multiple consenting regimes (DCO, TCPA, TWA, hybrid Bill, etc.).Ensure Quality: Deliverables to high-quality standards in line with quality management procedures.Project Management: Manage resources and budgets with appropriate support.Collaborate: Work within integrated design teams to improve environmental outcomes, identify impact avoidance/mitigation solutions, and opportunities for benefits.Client Contact: Manage client relationships and internal supply teams.Growth: Promote AECOM’s environmental services, identify and lead business development opportunities, and develop proposals.QualificationsReady to push the limits of what’s possible?To apply for this role, demonstrate experience in managing and coordinating multidisciplinary environmental inputs to infrastructure projects. You should also have:Experience of providing consultancy servicesExcellent understanding of EIA processes, environmental assessment methods and applicable planning legislationDetailed understanding of relevant consenting and licensing regimesConfidence engaging with a wide variety of stakeholder groupsAbility to work collaboratively as part of a team, coordinating inputs from specialist technical teamsExcellent verbal and report writing skills, including technical reviewingProject management skills, including programming, staff resource management and budget managementDegree in a relevant environmental discipline (Masters preferred) and an appropriate professional membershipWillingness to travelThe following would be a bonus:Chartered Environmentalist statusInterest in line management duties and staff mentoringExperience of the DCO and/or TWAO consenting regimesAdditional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. Our teams solve complex challenges with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion and ESG priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with substantial revenue in 2023.We offer flexible hybrid work, a safe and respectful workplace, and a range of compensation and well-being programs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and support Disability Confident interviewing practices. xpwpeyx All information is kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.#J-18808-Ljbffr