Overview

Environmental Impact Assessment consultant at senior/principal level to support water sector EIA advice and delivery across the UK and contribute to team growth. Role involves technical oversight and governance for water sector EIA development projects, reporting into the UK&I Environmental Advisory, Assessment and Planning discipline lead. Hybrid working with choice of Stantec office base.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic environmental advice and/or EIA delivery (including screening, consultation, scoping and ES delivery).
• Lead and oversee EIA development projects with a focus on water sector needs, ensuring governance and quality standards across the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UK & Ireland to support growth and capability strengthening of environmental teams.
• Engage with stakeholders to manage environmental constraints and integrate diverse technical inputs.
• Contribute to non-EIA projects with significant environmental components as required.

About You / Qualifications

• Environmental or related degree; chartered status (e.g., CIWEM, CIEEM, IEMA).
• Understanding of the UK environmental consultancy market with entrepreneurial and commercial drive to grow teams in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in regulated water industry projects and a broad EIA technical and legislative knowledge; expertise in one or more areas such as geo-environmental, ecology, archaeology, landscape, acoustics, or coastal/marine environments is desirable.
• Experience with EIA as part of the DCO process and with Strategic Environmental Assessment is helpful but not essential.

Benefits & Why Join

• Competitive salary, pension, holidays, private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements and opportunities to work on transformational projects in water, infrastructure and residential sectors.
• Industry-leading training and development, including paid professional subscriptions.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global design, engineering and consulting firm with over 32,000 employees in more than 450 locations. We plan, design, deliver and manage development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and a respectful, inclusive work environment.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to accessible recruitment. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us for support.

Location notes: Evesham, Redditch, Kidderminster, Worcestershire options with hybrid working.

Equal Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We comply with applicable laws and ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.