Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
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My client is a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering major infrastructure, energy, environmental, and development projects across the UK and Ireland. With a strong presence across multiple regional offices, they offer a collaborative, innovative environment where specialists work together to influence outcomes on nationally significant projects.
As part of their growing Environment, Sustainability & Planning team, you will join a global organisation committed to technical excellence, innovation, and sustainable development, with a strong focus on supporting career progression and professional growth.
Your new role
As a senior member of the Environmental Planning team, you will provide technical, commercial, and leadership expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning transport, water, energy, renewables, defence, residential, commercial, and minerals sectors.
You will play a key role in delivering complex Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and consenting projects, influencing project strategy, and supporting the growth of both the team and client relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading environmental planning projects from inception through to delivery
- Managing budgets, programmes, resources, and multidisciplinary teams
- Directing and coordinating EIA and environmental assessment activities
- Identifying environmental risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
- Building and maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members
- Leading and contributing to bids, frameworks, and business development activities
- Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports and ensuring regulatory compliance
What you'll need to succeed
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Economics, or a related discipli
- Significant experience leading EIA projects within a consultancy environment
- Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills
- Proven ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent technical reporting and communication skills
- Strong commercial awareness and experience supporting business development
- Experience in socio-economic assessment would be advantageous but is not essential
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary and benefits package – £55,000 – £75,000 DoE
- Car allowance
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements across multiple UK locations
- Opportunities to work on high-profile, nationally significant projects
- Structured career development, mentoring, and technical training
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment
- The chance to influence the future direction of environmental planning within a global organisation
What you need to do now
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