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AECOM .Are you passionate about improving the environmental performance of infrastructure development projects and helping the UK to deliver its net zero commitments? If so, we’d love to hear from you at AECOM.We work with technical experts within our Environmental Impact (EIA) team across the UK and Ireland and align with our ESG strategy. This position offers an opportunity to manage environmental inputs to large-scale development projects that are transforming our infrastructure.Responsibilities
Provide Expertise:
Manage environmental inputs to EIA screening and scoping reports, environmental assessments/Environmental Statements (and in the future Environmental Outcomes Reports) and supporting documents. Include technical review of specialist chapters and involvement across all project life stages (strategy, site identification, feasibility, optioneering, outline design, detailed design, conditions discharge, construction, operation/maintenance). Work across multiple consenting regimes (DCO, TCPA, TWA, hybrid Bill, etc.).Ensure Quality:
Deliverables produced to high quality standards and in compliance with quality management procedures.Project Management:
Manage resources and budgets effectively (with support as applicable).Collaborate:
Work within integrated design teams to improve environmental outcomes, identifying constraints, mitigation, and opportunities for benefits.Client Contact:
Manage client relationships and internal supply teams.Growth:
Promote AECOM’s environmental services, identify and lead business development opportunities, and contribute to fee and technical proposal development.Qualifications
Experience providing consultancy services.Excellent understanding of EIA processes, environmental assessment methods, and applicable planning legislation.Detailed understanding of relevant consenting and licensing regimes.Confidence engaging with diverse stakeholder groups.Ability to work collaboratively as part of an established team, coordinating inputs from specialist technical teams.Excellent verbal and report-writing skills, including technical reviewing.Project management skills, including programming, staff resource management, and budget management.A degree in a relevant environmental discipline (preferably a Masters) and an appropriate professional membership.Willingness to travel.The following would be a bonus:Chartered Environmentalist status.Interest in line management duties and staff mentoring.Experience of the DCO and/or TWAO consenting regimes.Additional Information
About AECOM: AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle. We are a Fortune 500 firm with a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to ESG priorities. We offer hybrid work options and a range of compensation, benefits and well-being programs.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable accommodations or would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO ..... full job details .....