Principal/Senior Environmental Consultant (Habitats Regulations Assessment - Marine)

Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, utilising your environmental skills and experience to help support our clients through the Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) process? This role will provide you with this opportunity whilst working within our market leading environmental consultancy team.

We have extensive experience in delivering environmental services across a range of developments, from National Significant Infrastructure Projects through to smaller planning applications. We have successfully supported our clients in delivering sustainable projects in sectors including renewables, water, industry, ports, charities, and the public sector.

Job Role: Due to continued growth in a variety of markets including offshore wind (especially in Round 4 and Scotwind) and the ports sector, we are looking to grow our team and are seeking Principal / Senior Environmental Consultants, with specific expertise in HRA. The need for HRA (potentially including developing a derogation case) is increasingly a key part of the consenting of our projects, in particular offshore wind. The successful applicant will have a background in HRA delivery for the marine and / or coastal environment, and ideally have experience of preparing derogation cases and potential compensation measures.

The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Lead the delivery of HRAs for offshore wind, marine and port developments;
• Prepare the derogation case, alongside project teams;
• Develop and provide advice on potential compensation measures;
• Lead consultation with stakeholders on the HRA and potential compensation measures;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and time management skills.

What we can offer you: Exciting. Lively. Collaborative. Dynamic. Supportive. Friendly. That’s how our colleagues describe our company. The supportive and collaborative environment that Royal HaskoningDHV promote, alongside being an independent company is what sets us apart from the crowd.

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with development opportunities and support on your career path. We have flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life, including part time options.

Haskoning: At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces everyone’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics—you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute.

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