Senior Environmental Consultant in Glasgow

Are you ready for a new challenge within an organisation that can provide not only a wide and interesting workload but also a supportive and inclusive company? As one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms, AtkinsRealis offers unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. Our staff have an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment.

The work we do is important and influential and shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better decisions and to deliver their projects in a world of change. Our projects, across a range of sectors including energy, water, defence, public realm, transport etc are often at the ‘cutting edge’, making them exciting, challenging and rewarding. Importantly our collaborative work ethic enables our staff to work on projects wherever they are based, providing greater variety and possibilities for personal growth, and being an international company, opportunities for work overseas are also present, for those that aspire to do so.

We are keen to get the right people and have a range of flexible/hybrid working options to support people as needed.

The Opportunity

With continued project wins and a strong forward orderbook, we are looking to grow our team in Scotland (although work could be across the UK and Ireland) and this is an excellent career development opportunity for an enthusiastic candidate looking to progress their career to the next level. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, assisting with the co-ordination of Environmental Impacts Assessments and consenting projects and related deliverables.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an environmental or related discipline and have a good understanding of EIA and consenting. You will have gained or are working towards chartership through IEMA/IES etc or other professional body. We offer ongoing career development through a portfolio of training and development activities and mentoring support designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. Ideally the person would be able to work from Glasgow at least part time, although Edinburgh would be an option. Grow your career within an organisation that wants you to succeed and develop to your full potential.

Your role

• Assisting on the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams including EIA, options appraisals and environmental management and consenting.
• Collate and edit information from a range of sources to provide clear, well written reports.
• Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard on time and to budget.
• Supporting senior management with bid preparation and project management to ensure projects are delivered on‑time, on budget and to quality and client expectations.

About you

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or equivalent science subject.
• Chartered or working toward chartership with a relevant professional body.
• Working on EIA and Consenting projects, across any sector.
• Good knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical specialists.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills.
• Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• Good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations.
• Be highly self‑motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Additional information

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.