Job Description

Established in 1959, our client has organically and by acquisition grown to become a major multi-disciplinary consultancy with an enviable portfolio of projects and a number of industry awards.

With 32 offices nationwide, a presence on numerous client sites and over 2000 staff they are in every part of the country, each office having a distinct culture, but sharing the corporate values of excellence, innovation and developing a sustainable operation. Each office undertakes a broad portfolio of projects, while corporately the ratio between public and private sector work is 60:40. The strategy is to secure a larger percentage of the high profile, public funded works which are being planned and awarded over the next five years while developing their already excellent relationships with private clients.

Their culture has changed in recent years, there is a new vibrancy and confidence to the company which is reflected in the offices. While the buildings may be traditional, inside they are well equipped, comfortable and within close proximity to city centres and transport links.

In addition to offering an excellent portfolio of work, our client offers good salaries with an excellent flexible benefits package. They also offer the commitment to support any Engineer achieve Chartered status through their in-house mentor system and external briefings.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading Environmental Consultancies in the country as an Environmental Coordinator. The role would involve work of a technical nature according to your own specialism. You will provide support to the Design Project Manager by producing effective written reports.

As Environmental Coordinator you should actively pursue professional training and encourage others to participate. You will also establish positive working relationships with all external parties including clients and represent the company well. You will participate in business development and prepare expressions of interest and tenders.

You will typically be involved with provision of best methods and practices to meet requirements, assist with identification and assessment of route options, prepare outline designs for environmental solutions and coordinate project Environmental Impact Assessments. Your assistance will also be required in exhibition and public inquiry preparation and attendance and you will prepare and maintain the project quality plan. You will also monitor environmental staffing requirements including selection and interviewing of staff.

The position is office based but will require visits to clients and site as required.

Qualifications/Skills Required

To apply for this position you should have substantial previous experience in the environmental coordination of environmental impact and assessment of major highway projects in the UK and should be a specialist in one or more of the following disciplines: Ecology, Environmental Science / Management, Landscape Architecture / Management. In addition you should also be a full Member of the corresponding Institution or other appropriate Institution.

You will also have good verbal and written communication skills, be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience of AutoCAD would be an advantage.