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Associate Director Environmental Consultant

AtkinsRéalis
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
Sustainability/Environmental Consulting
£60,000 - £85,000/Year
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Description

Location
Birmingham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Shape the future of our cities and environments with AtkinsRéalis, one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms. Join our UK Environment Practice, a vibrant network of approximately 620 professionals delivering world-class consultancy and advisory services. You will work collaboratively with a range of technical specialists on diverse projects, spearheading and coordinating Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and related deliverables. This role involves close client engagement, business development, and mentoring colleagues. Key clients in the region include Network Rail, the Environment Agency, National Highways, Anglian Water, Yorkshire Water, Homes England, and various local authorities. This is an excellent career development opportunity for an experienced candidate seeking to progress in a fast-paced and exciting industry.

Your responsibilities will include leading the coordination and delivery of environmental work by multi-disciplinary teams, including EIA, options appraisals, and environmental management. You will line manage a team of environmental professionals and champion high standards of environmental performance within multidisciplinary engineering projects, influencing project development to deliver optimal environmental outcomes. You will collate and edit information from various sources to produce clear, well-written reports, competently undertake your own work to a high standard, review the work of others, and manage clients’ needs professionally. Additionally, you will lead and support bid preparation and develop new business areas for the team. Ongoing career development is supported through training, mentoring, and professional development activities.

AtkinsRéalis offers competitive salaries, employee rewards, and a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Enjoy a hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance your professional and personal life. Join us to make a difference and help engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Requirements

Experience
- Practical experience of environmental coordination, assessment, and management
- Chartered experience working on major infrastructure projects
- Relevant post-graduate experience, ideally within a consultancy environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of the EIA process and environmental technical expertise
- Experience of leadership within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong report writing, verbal and presentation skills
- Ability to review the work of others to ensure quality
- Proven ability to prioritise and work effectively under pressure
- Skilled in managing client relationships professionally

About you
- Degree or Masters in an environmental or science subject
- Flexible, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges
- Prepared to work from other AtkinsRéalis or client office locations
- Highly self-motivated with strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate issues and ideas effectively

Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or higher in an environmental or related discipline
- Chartered status or working towards chartership
- Commitment to Continual Professional Development (CPD) in accordance with professional institute requirements

Expiry date: 29/10/2026
Associate Director Environmental Consultant
Company:
AtkinsRéalis
Salary:
£60,000 - £85,000/Year
Job Type:
Job
Location:
Birmingham