Principal or Technical Director - EIA Co-ordinator

Working across the UK, SLR's ESIA and Planning team offer a wealth of expertise across a range of sectors, including energy, renewables, mining, waste and the built environment. Following recent significant contract wins in the Built Environment sector, SLR has an opportunity for an experienced professional to join us to lead and grow the EIA team in our London office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced EIA specialist who is not only technically proficient but business-savvy. Working primarily in the Built Environment sector, your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the delivery of multiple EIAs for large-scale urban development projects;
• Maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and developing new clients in the Built Environment sector;
• Managing the resources of the London EIA team week-to-week and identifying recruitment needs;
• Line managing junior members of the team, helping them to develop their technical and business skills;
• Representing SLR at industry conferences and events.

You will report to and work closely with our EIA – South lead, who is also based in London and has ultimate responsibility for the EIA teams operating out of London, Southampton, Bristol, Nottingham and Worcester.

SLR is a global leader in environmental and advisory solutions helping clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with over 3000+ employees across 6 regions – including over 1,000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days’ annual leave, SLR offers flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

You will have significant experience in successfully managing and coordinating EIAs for complex urban development projects, along with a demonstrable track record of work-winning and managing junior staff. Your strong communication skills, coupled with your deep technical knowledge, will mean you can successfully engage and build trust with senior colleagues, clients and other stakeholders. Given your level of experience, you are likely to be at least a full member of IEMA (or other relevant professional body) as well as a chartered environmentalist.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional DE&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of their background can thrive.

If you are interested in this opportunity, we would love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application. Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR. All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.