Associate – Technical Director EIA (Water Chapters)

Overview

In this role you will lead Environmental Impact Assessments on major infrastructure projects and mentor a growing team within a nationally recognised environmental consultancy. You will manage projects, develop staff capabilities, and represent the company externally to win work. The position combines technical leadership with business development, set within an employee-owned, collaborative culture. You will contribute to high‑impact water and environmental decisions at scale, including wind, solar and transport projects.

Pay / Benefits

• Employee-owned business
• Tax-free bonuses to all staff
• 40.5 day holiday allowance
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Share options scheme (senior grades)
• Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical input on Environmental Impact Assessments
• Lead project management for timely delivery
• Develop staff capabilities through mentoring and line management
• Represent the company externally; lead client meetings and business development
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with regulatory processes
• Lead on bidding and tendering
• Implement health and safety processes

Key requirements

• Chartered with CIWEM, IEMA or ICE (ideally)
• Proven experience in leading Environmental Impact Assessments
• A degree in an environmental or related subject
• Business development experience including maintaining relationships and winning new clients
• Experience and confidence to lead a team

• Leadership and people management
• Excellent communication
• Client relationship management
• Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA)
• Project management
• Regulatory compliance

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