Associate/Associate Director/Technical Director Environmental Planning Consultant

Tetra Tech; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Associate/Associate Director/Technical Director Environmental Planning Consultant

Tetra Tech Europe is an industry leading multi-national and multi-disciplinary consultancy. We have exciting opportunities for a range of senior grade consultants (Associate, Associate Director and Technical Director) to support the continued growth of our UK-based Environment, Sustainability & Planning (ESP) team and the wider business.

We are looking for broadly skilled, talented and motivated individuals who want to progress their career with a growing global consultancy, working on challenging and often ground-breaking projects. We have a considerable and diverse pipeline of work across sectors including water, residential and commercial, defence, transport infrastructure, energy and renewables, waste and minerals. This is predominantly in the UK and Ireland, with some international opportunities. You will be joining an established and growing Environmental Planning team with an opportunity to engage and learn from a vast range of technical experts across our engineering, environmental, planning, sustainability and project management departments. Whilst you will be expected to support and manage a range of predominantly EIA projects within a consultancy environment, the role will also provide the chance to broaden skills and experience within team and project management, business development and technical assessment areas.

Responsibilities

1. Project Management and Direction:
   • Lead and oversee multiple projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards;
   • Coordinate and collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors to gather necessary data and information;
   • Develop and implement project plans, including scoping, data collection, impact assessment, and reporting;
   • Effectively communicate and engage with stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, NGOs, and project developers.
2. Environmental Impact Assessment (and Environmental Outcomes):
   • Co-ordinate comprehensive and robust assessments of potential environmental, social, and economic impacts associated with proposed projects across multiple sectors;
   • Understand methodologies and tools to analyse data, assess risks, and identify potential mitigation measures to minimise adverse impacts;
   • Stay updated with relevant environmental regulations, and collaborate with colleagues from other teams to prepare for changes in this, particularly relating to potential replacement of EIA and SEA;
   • Provide industry recognised thought leadership, through publishing articles and guidance, speaking at events and being engaged in industry working groups.
3. Team management and leadership:
   • Work alongside the Head of EIA & Natural Capital and Head of Planning to provide technical and commercial expertise;
   • Lead weekly virtual team meetings and quarterly in-person events;
   • Provide a line management and mentoring role to more junior staff.
4. Business Development and Client Management:
   • Bring a demonstrable knowledge of and recognised profile in at least one development sector;
   • Understand the bidding process, including go-no go decisions, contract reviews, and supply chain management;
   • Take ownership of business development and client relationship management in a specific sector of geography.
5. Report Writing and Communication:
   • Prepare comprehensive EIA reports that clearly communicate assessment findings, potential impacts, and recommended mitigation measures;
   • Present findings and recommendations to clients, regulatory authorities, and other relevant stakeholders;
   • Ensure reports are technically accurate, well-structured, and effectively convey complex information.
6. Technical specialism(s):
   • Be competent, or enthusiastic to learn an additional technical specialism in areas such as Strategic Environmental Assessment, sustainability, climate change, socio-economics and human health;
   • Understanding of the planning and consenting process would be advantageous.

Requirements:

1. A Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management or a related field;
2. Extensive experience (10+ years) in conducting and managing EIA across a range of projects;
3. Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines related to EIA processes;
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
5. Team management skills, including organisational, resourcing, training and staff development;
6. Project management and direction skills;
7. Proactive problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and critical thinking.

Tetra Tech's approach is to nurture and develop our people so there will be opportunities for professional development, training and mentoring. We offer a wide range of benefits, including volunteering days, flexible working, training allowances and many other aspects.