EIA Consultants- Senior to Principal levels

Binnies is recruiting experienced Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) professionals to support our growing portfolio of projects across Wales. Our Welsh workload is primarily delivered through framework appointments with Natural Resources Wales and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW). This includes a diverse range of schemes, from new infrastructure requiring statutory EIA through to river restoration and other nature‑based solutions projects.

You will work as part of multi‑disciplinary project teams, supporting projects from early option appraisal through to on‑site delivery, collaborating closely with engineers and environmental specialists. The role can be full‑time office based (Swansea or Chester) or hybrid, with remote working also available. You will join Binnies’ national environmental team, a well‑established and supportive group of professionals spanning disciplines including EIA, landscape, ecology, and water environment. While projects in Wales will be your primary focus, there will also be opportunities to contribute to projects across our national portfolio.

You will typically already be chartered, or close to achieving chartership, and we would be pleased to support your continued professional development, including further accreditation such as ISEP Registered EIA Practitioner. Binnies holds the ISEP EIA Quality Mark, reflecting our commitment to high standards in EIA delivery, and is proud to be a sponsor of the Association of Environmental Clerk of Works (AECoW).

About The Role

The role will include:

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

Qualifications/Requirements

The role is suitable for an Environmental professional with full professional membership (such as ISEP, 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 (or close to obtaining)
• A strong understanding of EIA, sustainability and consenting processes (including planning, HRA and WFD), with particular experience of the Welsh regulatory framework
• Understanding of Net Benefit for Biodiversity (NBB)
• Excellent written and oral communication
• 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.

The following skills would be an advantage but not essential:

• Welsh speaker
• Experience of construction stage delivery.

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 Senior Level and above and we can flex salary based on grade and experience. Start date is flexible.

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.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Income Protection
• High Street Vouchers
• Life Assurance
• Annual Leave
• Purchase Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Mental Health Support
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.