Associate Environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, implement, and manage endtoend environmental assessments for infrastructure development projects in alignment with UK environmental regulations. 

• Oversee and contribute to Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), environmental desk studies, and consenting/permitting processes. 

• Organise, compile, and analyse desk-based information as part of environmental assessments and studies. 

• Prepare technical reports, ensuring robust analysis, clarity, and compliance with regulatory requirements. 

• Manage project delivery, including scope, budget, schedules, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication. 

• Develop commercial proposals, support bid preparation, and contribute to business development activities. 

• Delegate tasks effectively while providing technical leadership, mentoring, and supervision to junior and intermediate team members. 

• Communicate environmental issues, risks, and solutions clearly with clients, designers, engineers, and project managers. 

• Lead and coordinate large or strategic environmental projects with strong organisational and project management capability. 

Mandatory Requirements:

• 14–17 years of experience in EIA, environmental desk studies, permitting/consenting, and preparation of environmental management plans for infrastructure projects. 

• Strong understanding of environmental systems and EIA methodologies. 

• Demonstrated commercial awareness and ability to deliver work within defined scope, budget, and timelines. 

• Proven experience independently leading environmental components of complex, multi-disciplinary projects. 

• Exceptional communication, analytical, numerical, and organisational skills. 

• Experience managing and supervising teams, with the ability to motivate and mentor junior staff. 

• Excellent working knowledge of planning and environmental legislation, industry standards, and best practice guidance relevant to EIA. 

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant science or engineering discipline (e.g., environmental science, environmental engineering). 

• Fieldwork experience is highly desirable. 

What We’re Looking For:

• A self-driven professional with strong initiative and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

• Someone who thrives in a consultancy environment and consistently delivers high-quality work. 

• Strong experience in building, developing, and scaling a high-performing environmental team from the ground up. 

• A leader with a passion for environmental stewardship and sustainable infrastructure.