Senior​/Principal Environmental Consultant

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Atkins

Réalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for talented individuals in search of a rewarding career. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment.

Our UK Environment Practice is a vibrant network of over 600 people providing world class consultancy and advisory services. We care about outcomes for our clients and the unprecedented challenges they face including climate change, social inclusion and rapid urbanization. The work we do is important and influential and shapes the way our clients think, enables them to make better decisions and to deliver their projects in a world of disruption and change.

Key market sectors include Energy (Renewables and transmission), Transport, Utilities, Ports and Harbors and buildings.

With recent project wins, we are looking for a Senior/Principal Consultant with experience in EIA and consenting projects to join our Scotland Team. This role represents an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and pursue career development in a fast‑paced industry.

• Attitude is just as important as your technical experience, as this presents an opportunity for you to shape the future direction of your career and our team.
• You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on a broad range of projects, lead and coordinate Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related deliverables, work closely with clients, develop new areas of business and mentor colleagues in the team.
• The successful candidate will be educated to degree level in an environmental or related discipline and have a comprehensive understanding of all the technical expertise required for an EIA.
• We offer ongoing career development through a portfolio of training and development activities, as well as strong mentoring support designed to help you make the best of your abilities and talents.

• Leading on the coordination and delivery of environmental work undertaken by multi‑disciplinary teams including EIA, options appraisals and environmental management.
• Champion high standards of environmental performance within multidisciplinary engineering projects, influencing project development and delivering optimal environmental outcomes.
• Collate and edit information from a range of sources to provide clear, well‑written reports.
• Competently undertake own work to an excellent standard, and review the work of others, on time and to budget.
• Able to manage clients' needs in a confident, professional manner.
• Lead and support on bid preparation and develop new areas of business for the team.
• Undertake continued professional development (CPD) in accordance with professional institute requirements.

• Degree or Masters in an environmental or equivalent science subject.
• Chartered or working towards status.
• Demonstrated post‑graduate experience in a relevant field, preferably gained within a consultancy setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical expertise.
• Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills and able to review others' work to ensure quality.
• Ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure.
• 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
  
  Réalis or client office locations.
• Highly self‑motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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