Location
Locations across the UK, including Edinburgh

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people in more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges together. As part of our growing and agile Environmental Planning team, we are seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant with broad Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) experience. You will manage small to medium sized EIA projects and work closely with clients to deliver optimal environmental outcomes.

Your expertise in environmental management, technical or sustainability fields may involve work on protected species, pollution, surface water and materials management, air quality, or noise. You will contribute to protecting natural environments and water resources while supporting sustainable development in some of the world’s busiest and most beautiful locations.

Key responsibilities include championing high environmental standards within multidisciplinary engineering projects, coordinating environmental work across teams, undertaking and reviewing technical work, managing projects and subcontractors, contributing to tender proposals, providing environmental advice, engaging with consultees and stakeholders, and developing clear, accessible reports for non-technical audiences. You will also oversee project performance in technical, quality, commercial, and health and safety aspects.

Experience
- Strong working knowledge of EIA practices and environmental sustainability principles
- Experience across a range of project types including energy, residential/mixed use/regeneration, and major infrastructure such as rail and highways
- Practical knowledge of the UK planning system and consenting processes
- Proven report writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Experience reviewing others’ work to ensure quality
- Skilled in multi-disciplinary project coordination and project management
- Experience consulting and negotiating with planning authorities, regulators, and stakeholders

About you
Professional, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively. You are committed to delivering high-quality environmental outcomes and enjoy working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. You communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences and are motivated by making a positive impact on the environment and society.

Qualifications
- Relevant environmental or sustainability qualifications
- Desired: Experience delivering Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) and/or Integrated Impact Assessments (IIA)
- Desired: Knowledge and application of sustainability, waste, or carbon assessments
- Desired: Associate Membership of IEMA