Job Description

All applications must be made via JBAs online recruitment portal at:

https://jbaconsulting.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3725749?cid=3213&t=Technical-Director-Environmental-Assessment

Do you have the skills and experience to develop our Environmental Assessment business, working closely with other disciplines to deliver a range of exciting projects across the UK? We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, organised and conscientious Technical Director to deliver technical excellence who demonstrates a passion and enthusiasm for business development to expand and diversify our work across Environmental Assessment.

You'll be joining an established environmental and engineering consultancy who put sustainability and resilience to climate change at the heart of our company strategy. With offices in nine countries around the world and across the UK and Ireland, we like to think we make a difference. We are independent and employee-owned allowing us the freedom to focus on innovation and our commitment to exceptional client service.

Our workforce is central to our success, and we invest heavily in supporting staff development. We are great people to work for. JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work, however, it is important to us that you attend the office on a regular basis.

We are always on the lookout for talented, committed and inspiring people to join us in our ambition to lead in the pursuit for resilience to climate change. In return, we offer rewarding careers with continued opportunities and dedicated support for personal development. Build your career with us and help us to build a more resilient future

Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more about what we do.

Your role

Your role will be that of discipline lead for Environmental Assessment. You will be expected to provide technical expertise and guidance, manage complex projects and contribute to business development to drive growth and innovation across Environmental Assessment and influence our work within planning policy at a strategic level. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of professionals working in multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions and deliver consent for projects providing resilience to the effects of climate change.

Many of our projects will relate to our framework success with the Environment Agency, but we also have a portfolio of development and planning projects for local authorities, third sector and private commercial clients, which we are looking to grow further and diversify.

Responsibilities will include:

Business development, including input into our company-wide Service Plan, networking and pursuing new sector or client opportunities and tender preparation

Collaboration and management of existing clients and development of relationships with new clients

Company-wide technical leadership and delivering excellence in EIA, SA and SEA. This will include having technical oversight of deliverables and providing expertise, guidance and technical review of other's work

Coordinating statutory and non-statutory project-level EIA / environmental assessment / SEA / consenting and permitting activities

Leading on / delivering work within other relevant disciplines e.g. ecology, landscape, heritage, catchment management, stakeholder engagement, etc.

Maintaining our IEMA EIA Quality Mark accreditation

Project management, ensuring adherence to quality standards, health and safety, programmes and budgets

Staff mentoring, professional development and performance feedback

Sharing of knowledge, best practice and innovation.

The team member we are looking for:

We are looking for candidates with a positive and professional attitude, who can demonstrate a proactive and creative approach to problem solving. The role will be client facing and confidence in working with clients in relation to project delivery and business development is essential, as is experience in the preparation of bids and proposals. You must be used to working in a team, have excellent interpersonal skills and be an effective verbal and written communicator.

Qualifications:

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Management, Planning, a related subject, or demonstrable professional experience which allows you to evidence your technical expertise.

Professional accreditation with IEMA, preferably CEnv, or with another relevant professional body e.g. RTPI. We will consider candidates who are not Chartered and will support you through the process of becoming Chartered.

Essential attributes for the role:

A track record in business development, leading and expanding work across new clients and sectors.

Demonstrable experience in leading or delivering EIA, SA and SEA projects in a variety of fields / sectors.

An ability to collaborate within and influence a team of multi-disciplinary colleagues, to deliver the objectives of large and complex projects and ensure high-quality solutions are developed.

Track record of project delivery, with strong commercial and programme awareness and confidence in working with clients.

Strong understanding of environmental legislation, relevant policy and guidance and awareness of updates.

Desirable attributes for the role:

A broad understanding of a wide range of specialist environmental disciplines and planning.

Experience of leading assessment for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects / Development Consent Order submissions.

Experience of a wider range of environmental permits and consents e.g. ecological, FRAP, waste etc.

Experience and understanding of environmental assessment, management and monitoring during construction.

Experience of delivering innovation in assessment and design.

Experience of working in coastal and river settings and within the energy sector.

Location:

The role will preferably be based at our, Newcastle NE1 1FQ, Newport NP20 1FQ, Haywards Heath RH16 3BW or Saltaire BD18 3LF offices, other offices may be considered for exceptional candidates. It is expected that the role will involve a significant degree of cross office working and it is important to us that you attend the office on a regular basis.

Further information:

For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Joanna Walker on 01444 473652.

Applications:

Only applications made via JBAs online recruitment portal will be considered - our current vacancies can be found at: https://jbagroup.current-vacancies.com/Careers/JBA-Group-Vacancy-Search-Page-3213

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Haywards Heath RH16