Analyst Consultant / Consultant - Environmental and Ecological Assessment (SEA)

Overview

Role: Analyst Consultant / Consultant Environmental and Ecological Assessment - SEALocation: Bristol, London, Harwell, Manchester, Sheffield, Glasgow - HybridSalary Range: £25,000 - £36,000 depending on experienceResponsibilities

You will be responsible for undertaking tasks associated with environmental assessment, particularly Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA), with a focus on assessing Water Industry related plans and programmes.You will support the collection, analysis, interpretation and visualisation of environmental and water datasets, including geospatial representation.You will work collaboratively as part of a wider team of multi-disciplinary water and environmental experts, including specialists in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA), Water Framework Directive (WFD), Natural Capital, Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), water resources, hydro-ecology, ground and surface water hydrology, flood risk, geomorphology, water quality and aquatic and terrestrial ecology.Elements of these disciplines feature in our work, with a focus on water resources, drought planning, surface water, groundwater and wastewater investigations.There is an opportunity to work with other parts of our water, environmental and ecological teams to support in data analysis, GIS, environmental assessment and site surveys. An understanding of the water sector primarily in the UK is desirable.Qualifications and Skills

An awareness that encompasses environmental assessment and planning, water resources environmental assessment (particularly SEA, but ideally other environmental assessments such as WFD, HRA, BNG, natural capital, ecology and water quality programmes that support UK water companies, water regulators, government and local authority clients).Data processing, analysis, interpretation and visualisation.An interest and background in environmental assessment and water resources planning; ideally with working knowledge of undertaking environmental impact assessment / SEA.Have a relevant degree and ideally a postgraduate degree that demonstrates a sound overall environmental background.Awareness and understanding of environmental monitoring programmes.Strong analytical skills and ability to process and interpret water and environmental datasets.Excellent team working. Enthusiastic, keen to learn and able to act quickly and flexibly across projects.Excellent report writing and the ability to fault find and problem solve in challenging environments.Aimable, proactive and self-motivated to thrive in a busy and demanding environment.Good IT skills commonly used software, e.g., Microsoft Office, Internet, email and GIS.Desirable Competencies and Experience

GIS skills.A full UK driving licence.Working knowledge of undertaking environmental impact assessment / SEA.Benefits and Equality

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer; please advise the recruitment team if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.Core benefits include 25 days'' annual leave, plus 8 flexible bank holidays, a competitive company pension scheme, life assurance and professional subscriptions reimbursement. We also offer a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with a committed approach to diversity and inclusion.Next steps

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