Senior Associate Director of Environmental Assessment in Leeds

Join to apply for the Senior Associate Director of Environmental Assessment role at Jacobs. At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact:

• Bringing together a diverse team of environmental specialists, you will work closely with our clients to lead our Environment and Consents work streams both nationally across the UK and Europe, providing technical expertise to ensure environment and sustainability is embedded into the design and delivery of major high profile utility, transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Playing a key role in Environmental Impact Assessment and Consenting delivery.
• Facilitate the production and delivery of key EIA deliverables for Nationally Significant Projects supporting Development Consent Order applications.
• Lead a multidiscipline team, providing guidance to EIA coordinators and subject matter experts.
• Identifying, managing and mitigating risks to project delivery.
• Ensure governance and compliance management of relevant environmental legislation and policy.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across all aspects of the sustainability, environmental and consenting processes.
• Maximise opportunities for efficiencies, promoting innovation throughout the EIA lifecycle.
• Provide mentorship and support to ensure the technical and personal development of colleagues.

Qualifications:

• A proven track record in the lifecycle management and delivery of EIAs.
• A sound blend of knowledge across the Water Utility, Water Resource Management, other utilities or Flood Risk industries.
• A demonstrable track record of developing and delivering sustainable consenting solutions.
• A thorough knowledge of consenting processes.
• Preferably, chartered status and Full Membership of a recognised relevant professional body (e.g. ISEP, CIWEM, IES).
• Extensive experience in environmental assessment and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, project management experience, with demonstrable commitment to health, safety and security and inclusivity, the integration of project legacy into decision making, and champion of innovative thinking to improve project and legacy outcomes.

Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential.

You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds. As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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