LOCATION - Manchester / London / flexible
Tetra Tech Europe is an industry leading multi-national and
multi-disciplinary consultancy. We have an exciting opportunities for a
Senior or Principal Environmental Planning (predominantly Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA)) Consultant to support the continued growth of
our UK-based Environment, Sustainability & Planning (ESP) team and the
wider business.
We are looking for a talented and motivated individual who wants to
progress their career with a growing global consultancy, working on
challenging and often ground-breaking projects. We have a considerable
pipeline of work across sectors including renewables/energy,
water/utilities, residential, defence, infrastructure, waste and
minerals. You will be joining a growing team with an opportunity
to engage and learn from a vast range of technical experts across
our environmental, planning, sustainability and project management
departments. Whilst you will be expected to support and manage a
range of EIA projects within a consultancy environment, the role
will also provide the chance to broaden skills and
experience within project management, business development and technical
assessment areas.The role would offer an
opportunity to influence and have an impact across the business,
providing diversity and learning experiences and the opportunity for swift
career progression.
Our Environmental Planning team has an established workload and
excellent reputation, with high technical standards demonstrated through
membership of IEMA’s EIA Quality Mark scheme, and thought leadership
through involvement in industry working groups and
presentations/conferences.
Responsibilities
As a Senior or Principal Consultant, you will be responsible for
managing a broad spectrum of environmental planning, optioneering and
impact assessment process for a variety of projects with support from
more senior team members across ESP. You will be expected to demonstrate
competence and expertise in more than one of the following:
1. Project Management:
·Lead and oversee
multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality
standards.
·Coordinate and collaborate
with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary
data and information.
·Develop and implement
project plans, including scoping, data collection, impact assessment, and
reporting.
2. Environmental Impact Assessment:
·Co-ordinate comprehensive
and robust assessments of potential environmental and socio-economic
impacts associated with proposed projects.
·Working knowledge of the EIA
Regulations and the stages. Familiarity with the DCO process would be
advantageous.
·Analyse data, assess risks,
and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse
impacts.
·Stay updated with relevant
environmental regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to
ensure compliance.
·Collaborate with colleagues
from other teams to understand data related to air and water quality,
biodiversity, land use, transport, and other relevant
parameters.
·Understand various
methodologies and tools to evaluate potential impacts and predict
short-term and long-term consequences.
4. Stakeholder Engagement:
·Effectively communicate and
engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, local
communities, NGOs, and project developers.
·Attend public consultations,
workshops, and meetings to gather input, address concerns, and
incorporate stakeholder feedback into the EIA process.
·Build and maintain positive
relationships with stakeholders to ensure transparency and collaboration
throughout the assessment process.
5. Report Writing and Communication:
·Prepare comprehensive
reports (e.g. for EIA and SEA), that clearly communicate assessment
findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation
measures.
·Present findings and
recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant
stakeholders.
·Ensure reports and
deliverables are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively
convey complex information to different audiences.
·Conduct thorough reviews of
deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with
project requirements and regulations.
6. Technical specialism(s)
·Be enthusiastic to learn an
additional technical specialism in the following areas: climate change
(adaptation and mitigation), socio-economic and human health, and natural
capital assessments, ESG, digital EIA, AI, Construction Environmental
Management. Experience in these areas would be advantageous.
Requirements:
·A Bachelors and/or Masters
degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Ecology, or a
related field.
·Experience in conducting and
managing EIA (including Screening and Scoping) across a range of projects
and sectors.
·Knowledge of environmental
laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes and
compliance. Familiarity with the UK planning and consenting process.
·Excellent written and verbal
communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information
clearly and effectively.
·Project management skills,
including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet
deadlines, and prioritise tasks.
·Proactive problem-solving
abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to think critically and
analytically.
Tetra Tech’s approach is to nurture and develop our people so there
will be opportunities for professional development, training and
mentoring.We have clearly defined career frameworks for
each technical team so progression can be openly discussed and
supported.
We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role,
including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish
times, or compressed hours. We can offer a range of solutions to help
you to get the most out of your work / life balance.
As a Senior or Principal Consultant, you will play a vital role in
assessing and mitigating the environmental impacts of projects,
contributing to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
Your expertise and commitment to high-quality assessments will ensure the
protection of the environment and promote responsible
decision-making.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and
engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of
a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery
in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with
Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports
individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to
offer competitive compensation and benefits. Learn more by visiting
www.tetratecheurope.com/careers
For more information on our company, please visit our website at
www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter
on the Careers section of our website.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those
selected for an interview will be contacted.
Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is
proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively
encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates
regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation,
transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or
parental leave.
