Principal Environmental Consultant
Morson Edge · Beaconsfield, England ·
Job Description We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Environmental Consultant for our client on a permanent basis. Our client: M Group Highways, theyre supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.
You'll be joining the Transport Division, as the UK's number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes.
We are seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to join our consultancy and lead Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) support during design. You will work on portfolio, collaborating with engineers, project managers, regulators and clients to manage risks, resolve challenges and deliver improvements to our Environment Strategy.
You and team will provide technical leadership across assessment, compliance and practice, ensuring handover to delivery and develop the consultancy, strengthening standards and performance. Responsibilities include environmental consulting and leadership across stages coordinating internal and external inputs implementing carbon reduction, nature-based and climate resilience solutions embedding requirements through stakeholder engagement and managing fees, budgets, programmes and resources to achieve commercial targets and support team development.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:Degree qualified in an environmental or related discipline, with Chartered Environmentalist or equivalent accreditation and strong consultancy experience in highways, construction or infrastructure.
In-depth knowledge of EIA processes, assessment methods and planning legislation. Proven delivery of environmental assessments, consents and sustainability inputs on complex projects, supporting carbon, biodiversity and sustainability initiatives.
Strong report writing, technical review and project management skills, with a collaborative, solution-focused approach. Experience leading teams, communication, stakeholder engagement, organisation, flexibility to travel, and a UK driving licence.
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which includeMatched or contributory pension schemeOnline GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearEmployee assistance programmeMy Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discountsLife assuranceCycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemesEnhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leaveReward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offersCompany car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose fromMy Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme28 days annual leave plus bank holidaysRecommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people to us!
Holiday purchase schemePersonal Accident CoverPrivate HealthcareFlexible working arrangementsPlease note: Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. We'd encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction.