Atkins is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. We are looking to recruit a Principal ESIA/ESHIA Consultant to join our team in Euston, London and/or Epsom, Surrey.
Our proven track record in delivering complex solutions is made possible by the collective breadth and depth of expertise, experience and resources of our people and businesses around the world.
You will join a team of over 30 EIA and environmental coordinators located across the country, working to deliver an exciting range of high profile infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas, including oil and gas, water and sanitation and transport projects in Africa and the Middle East.
Clients cover the public and private sectors, including Banks and Governments. We pride ourselves on providing forward thinking practical and pragmatic solutions that deliver lasting value for our clients and their customers, working together with local companies to deliver site specific solutions.
You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects and will manage and coordinate ESIAs/ESHIAs, the development of Environmental and Social Management Plans for the design and construction phases of projects, Stakeholder Engagement, and/or Environmental and Social Due Diligence projects. The successful candidate will have experience of international standards, including the Equator Principles and IFC Performance Standards. You will have worked on fast paced and challenging projects, and have a broad understanding of all the technical specialism required for an ESIA including SIA, RAP and stakeholder engagement/grievance mechanisms.
You should have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to think of yourself as part of the client’s management team. This means being able to understand client requirements to high degree, understand the bigger picture and be innovative in relation to service delivery.
Experience of a broad range of sectors is also an advantage. This will be combined with an ability to work successfully with design teams to deliver optimal environmental outcomes on projects.
You will be expected to contribute towards achieving the targets of the business with regards to business development, business delivery and work winning. There is also the opportunity for involvement in UK EIA work.
You will join a progressive Environment team with a wide range of client interests within the public and private sectors.
Responsibilities• Management, coordination and delivery of environmental work.
• Management and engagement of sub-consultants.
• Set the scope, coordinate, check and review the work of others in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team on a wide range of development and infrastructure projects.
• Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, on time and to budget.
• Support and develop more junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with Atkins Business Management Systems and company policies.
• Specification, preparation and coordination of fee proposals for environmental work.
Requirements• Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject.
• Chartered with a relevant professional institute.
• Full UK/EEC driving licence.
• Willing to travel internationally.
• Languages other than English would be a benefit.
TrainingAtkins develops individuals through a portfolio of training and development activities designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents. These are reviewed with individuals through an annual appraisal process. We actively support staff in achieving corporate membership of relevant institutions.
Rewards and BenefitsPlease refer to our website for details of our full benefits package.
