EIA Consultant - Principal/Associate Director in Guildford

Binnies are recruiting experienced EIA professionals to support work primarily in the south and east of England. Our portfolio of work includes flood, coastal and maritime projects and a range of other sectors such as ports, water utilities, transport and renewable power. Our scale of projects ranges from nationally significant infrastructure projects to local river restoration. The role can be full time or hybrid in one of our offices in Bristol/Bradford on Avon, Redhill or Birmingham. Or we can offer remote working.

The role will be primarily technical but also offers opportunities for team and line management/mentoring if that is your interest. We are a friendly team who pride ourselves on being at the forefront of environmental best practice and innovation, including digital EIA. Our environmental professionals are empowered to work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams and shape projects to deliver smarter and more sustainable solutions. For instance, Binnies includes Solutions By Nature; with a specific focus on delivering nature-based solutions via blue-green infrastructure to the water industry. Binnies hold the IEMA EIA Quality Mark, which is a benchmark of our high standards in EIA delivery.

About the Role

The role will include:

• Co-ordinating all stages of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) including SEA and the range of other environmental assessments and consents such as WFD, HRA, and planning.
• Providing the reviewer and approver role for environmental deliverables; driving technical quality.
• Providing line management and mentoring to members of the Environmental Team.
• Supporting tenders.
• Supporting recruitment.

Qualifications/Requirements

The role is suitable for an Environmental professional with full professional membership (such as IEMA, IES or CIWEM). In addition, should possess and be able to demonstrate the following qualifications, skills and knowledge:

• An environmental related degree
• Chartered with a relevant institute
• A thorough understanding of EIA, sustainability and consenting (planning, HRA, WFD etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Excellent people skills and ideally previous management/supervisory experience
• Understanding of commercial drivers of consultancy and ability to manage and work to programme and budget
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Previous consultancy experience.
• Experience of construction stage delivery would be an advantage but not essential.
• Previous project/commercial management is not required for this role as we have dedicated Project Managers to allow a technical focus on projects.

We would welcome applicants of Principal Level and above and we can flex salary based on grade and experience. Start date is flexible.

If you would like to make an informal inquiry about the role then please contact Emma Stevens.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?