Senior Environmental Impact Assessment Consultant - (UK)

Requirements

• 9-12 years Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject
• Knowledge of the EIA process (knowledge of EIA in UK and EIA for linear projects will be an advantage) and environmental technical specialisms.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills.
• Able to prioritise and work effectively under pressure
• Have good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively.
• Be flexible, adaptable and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other Atkins or client office locations.
• Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes. 

Responsibilities 

• Experienced in the coordination and delivery of environmental work being undertaken by multi-disciplinary teams, including: EIA; options appraisals and iterative design processes; and environmental management
• Project management experience of public and private sector clients
• Experience of coordinating EIA for infrastructure projects in the road, rail, water or energy sectors.
• Able to check and review complex documents, summarise and present the key issues in a clear and concise way, understandable to non-specialists.
• Strong interpersonal skills to contribute towards strengthening existing or developing new relationships with clients.
• Aptitude in identification, progression, delivery and success in tendering for new work opportunities. 
• Able to work within a team and motivate others to deliver to high standards, on time and to budget.
• Assesses any adverse impact on the environment;
• Carries out environmental audits and environmental impact assessments;
• Communicates scientific and technical information to relevant audiences in an appropriate form, via reports, workshops, educational events, public hearings;
• Assists organisations to conduct their activities in an environmentally appropriate manner; 
• Implements, reviews and advises on regulatory and legislative standards, guidelines and policies; 
• To support management of projects from inception to handover.
• To deliver project inputs on budget and to deadlines.
• To support enquiries and help prepare bids to commercial and competitive standards. 

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